Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Job Title

Controller

Location

Waterloo, IA

Pay Rate

$108,200 - $167,800

Category / Shift

Salaried Full-Time

Seniority Level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Job Description

Join International Paper, a global leader in packaging and paper solutions, as the Plant Controller for our new, state‑of‑the‑art corrugator facility. This facility is the largest box plant in the country equal to 3 plus box plants. In this critical role, you’ll collaborate closely with plant/region leadership to provide accurate financial insights, drive cost optimization, and ensure compliance, all while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

If you’re ready to combine strategic vision with hands‑on impact, this is your chance to make a difference where it matters most.

The Job You Will Perform

• Direct the financial activities of the facility by establishing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls, analyzing performance and recommending or directing action needed to maximize the financial return of the business to the division and the corporation. Provides leadership to the accounting staff as it relates to people development activities.
• The Controller is accountable for ensuring accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established division and corporate policies, procedures and practices; ensures accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• This position will direct the preparation and analysis of the annual strategic plan, capital plan, monthly operating results, trends, capital projects and operating forecasts in order to meet facility objectives.
• Management of the finance staff on a day‑to‑day basis including financial transactions, analytical work and overall development of team members.
• The Controller is a strong strategic business partner to leadership, providing financial insight and guidance that supports decision‑making.

The Skills You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on accounting and/or finance preferred
• Five years managing financial/accounting department
• Three years’ experience in manufacturing related environment
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems
• Experience in the corrugated industry Preferred
• Experience in cash management Preferred
• Builds Effective Teams
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Courage
• Drives Vision and Purpose
• Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

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.

The Career You Will Build

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make

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 worldwide for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP
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The Culture You Will Experience

International Paper promotes employee well‑being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The

Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000…