Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Job Description Mill Controller

Pay Rate: $118,000 - $158,000 (Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.)

Category/Shift: Salaried Full-Time

Physical

Location:

4600 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

• Primary responsibility for leading the accounting and finance areas.
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems within the internal control framework established by the IP policies and controls group.
• Provide active, visible support for the mill safety program as the highest priority.
• Participate in the development of the budget, strategic plan, and capital plan.
• Support cost reduction efforts through analysis and highlighting cost reduction opportunities.
• Actively educate the mill team on key cost drivers and financial metrics.
• Work closely with the Global Sourcing Team to ensure that materials and services are procured at the lowest overall cost to IP while following financial policy.
• As a member of the Lead Team, will participate in setting policies and procedures that are consistent with the IP Way and which support high performance work systems.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.

• Five years experience in an Accounting/Finance position, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing administrative systems.
• B.A./B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong financial/treasury and accounting experience.
• Proven track record of behaviors, which promote and support a principle-based organization.
• Strong financial analysis skills and project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in strategic plan and budgeting process.
• Strong facilitation skills
• SAP/Oracle knowledge preferred

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.

Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting

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