Corporate Controller

Financial Close & Reporting 

• Own and manage the monthly close process across U.S. operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to the close calendar 

• Coordinate regional close activities with Mexico and Colombia, ensuring alignment of timing, standards, and deliverables 

• Lead close coordination calls and proactively resolve issues or deviations 

• Own execution of half-year and year-end close cycles, including all Group reporting requirements 

Consolidation & Financial Systems 

• Own the monthly consolidation process in the company’s Oracle-based Group consolidation and reporting system 

• Ensure full reconciliation and alignment between the consolidation system and the site-level ERP (SAP) 

• Identify, investigate, and resolve system discrepancies across entities, countries, and platforms 

• Act as the subject-matter expert for ERP-to-consolidation reporting flows, controls, and data integrity 

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and system usage 

Balance Sheet Governance 

• Execute and oversee balance sheet reconciliations for the Romeoville Head Office in accordance with internal governance standards 

• Ensure reconciliations follow approved templates, prescribed logic, and are completed on time 

• Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews with U.S. manufacturing sites and coordinate reviews with Mexico and Colombia 

• Track findings, ensure remediation, and reinforce consistent accounting treatment and control frameworks across the region 

Budgeting & Forecasting (Outlook) 

• Own the annual budget and periodic forecast (Outlook) processes for the Romeoville Head Office 

• Coordinate and ensure the successful completion of budgeting and forecasting activities across the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia, including validation of assumptions and consolidation of results 

• Ensure alignment between budget, forecast, actuals, and reported financial performance 

• Partner with site finance teams and Sales to ensure assumptions are operationally grounded and analytically sound 

Group, External & Census Reporting 

• Own the reporting relationship with Group Finance (Vienna) for routine and ad-hoc submissions 

• Prepare clear, insight-driven financial analysis and executive-level commentary aligned with Group standards 

• Manage Census and other external or statutory reporting requirements, coordinating inputs across the region 

Audit & Compliance 

• Lead the annual external audit process, including audit planning, coordination with sites, preparation of supporting documentation, and resolution of audit questions 

• Coordinate internal audit activities, serving as the primary point of contact for internal audit teams and ensuring timely, accurate responses to requests 

• Ensure audit findings (internal and external) are addressed promptly and that corrective actions and control enhancements are implemented where required 

Site & Cross-Functional Engagement 

• Maintain regular, hands-on engagement with U.S. manufacturing sites, serving as a key finance partner while enforcing reporting discipline 

• Work closely with finance leadership in Mexico and Colombia to ensure consistent application of reporting standards and timely delivery of required inputs 

• Partner with Sales on budgeting, forecasting, and volume-driven financial analysis 

• Reinforce disciplined execution, system integrity, and standardized processes across the region 

Your Profile: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred). 

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controlling, or financial reporting roles. 

• Strong experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and financial consolidation platforms. 

• Proven ownership of close, consolidation, budgeting/forecasting, and audit processes. 

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills. 

• Travel up to 30% 

• Highly execution-focused and detail-oriented; comfortable working deep in financial systems. 

• Strong understanding of balance sheet integrity, financial controls, and reporting governance. 

• Able to translate complex financial data into clear, concise analysis for senior leadership. 

• Comfortable partnering with plant-level teams while maintaining strong financial discipline. 

• Self-directed, accountable, and able to operate independently in a high-expectation environment. 

Our Offer: 

• Base salary ($130,000-$150,000/YR + Comprehensive Bonus)

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match

• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry

• Opportunities for professional growth