Manager of Accounting

Georgia-Pacific LLC is currently seeking an experienced leader and Manager of Accounting to join our team! This role will support two facilities (Port Hudson, LA and Crossett, AR) that produce several well-known retail brands in our Consumer Products segment. We are seeking candidates that really know their way around debits and credits, preferably in a manufacturing setting. In this position you will be hands on and engaged in the month-end close process and key to fostering a strong control environment. In this visible individual contributor role, we value leadership skills and experience being a change agent who will thrive in our fast-paced environment. You will have a keen eye for innovation and will look for ways to transform the work we do. You will also work collaboratively, identifying and capturing value across the larger CPG systems. As the onsite Manager of Accounting, you are a valued member of the facility leadership team and will partner closely with the facility finance leader and operations leadership.

If you are a confident communicator, eager to partner with the operations team and want to "own" a large site financial statement - we want to hear from you!

Location: We have a hybrid schedule of onsite and remote workdays but do require a regular onsite presence. This role will support our pulp mills located in Port Hudson, LA and Crossett, AR. We are seeking candidates in the Southeast that will be able to travel to each site on a regular monthly basis.

Our Team: The GP Controllers Organization provides support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA.

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Georgia-Pacific LLC is one of the world's leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern, Angel Soft, Brawny, enMotion, Sparkle , Vanity Fair and Dixie.

What You Will Do

• Ownership of the financial statements, month-end close process, and control environment
• Collaborate with mill and business teams to drive process adherence through disciplined operations and hold facility teams accountable to the activities that drive accurate financial results
• Apply a risk-based approach to the application of accounting policies and financial controls
• Implement transformative processes and eliminate processes not creating value
• Onsite partner with the Accounting Centers of Excellence (Internal Financial Controls, Capital, Inventory) as well as the offshore accounting team and external auditors
• Be a decision maker, seek and share knowledge, and respectfully challenge the status quo
• Drive change, with a focus on innovation, process improvement and solving problems
• Advance the Principled Based Management (PBM) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Career experience in accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis, operations finance, or related role(s) that demonstrates a professional understanding of accounting and financial concepts and cost accounting principles
• Collaboration/Contribution mindset: Youmust build effective working relationships and partner with others to close gaps and solve problems
• Process and Transformation focused: You embrace and lead change and have experience standardizing and optimizing processes and work products
• Confident Communicator: You must be comfortable being seen and heard. You have experience translating complex financial concepts to various audiences, including in a way non-financial individuals can understand and relate to.
• Leadership experience: (i.e. developing the capabilities of others, leading transformation, being a driver of company initiatives, project leadership, or similar)
• Located near or willing to relocate to work onsite as required at our locations in LA and AR

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related Business field of study
• Finance/Accounting experience in a Manufacturing facility
• SAP or other large ERP and integrated accounting system experience
• Advanced MS Excel capability (pivot tables and reporting, working with macros, modeling, data manipulation/analysis and formula creation)

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Who We Are Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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