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Mill Controller

We are posting this opening in the Portland / Vancouver region in hopes of attracting world-class talent. 

Key to success: Ideally you will have significant paper mill finance experience or senior financial leadership at a Mill or business unit level with a heavy industrial manufacturing company. We offer national relocation and this is a strategic froot in the IP door for corporate growth. 

Pay Rate: 

$137,400-$201,500

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: 

3401 Industrial Way, Longview, WA 98632

The Controller plans, develops, organizes and administers the financial operating policy, procedures, internal controls and other financial activities of the Longview, WA Mill. This position acts as the financial advisor and participates in the general management of the mill by adding the pursuit and achievement of mill, business group, and corporate goals and objectives. The Mill Controller directs the financial functions at the mill with additional assistance to the Purchasing department. This position is also responsible for the safekeeping and protection of all assets and interests of the company, including real and personal property and related administrative functions, i.e. legal contracts and agreements, insurance coverage and claims. The Mill Controller reports directly to the Longview Mill Manager and is a member of the mill’s Lead Team.  Additionally, the position will report functionally to the Senior Manager, Containerboard Finance.

The Job You Will Perform: 

The Mill Controller will work closely with a variety of different departments throughout the mill including operations, maintenance and engineering, and management. The Mill Controller will be accountable for the following primary job responsibilities: 

• Provide visible and active leadership in delivering excellent safety results 
• Support initiatives related to safety, customer quality, and manufacturing excellence 
• Provide direct support for and participation in the mill’s structured cost reduction efforts and team 
• Provide support for capital project development and implementation 
• Implement financial systems to improve and sustain results 
• Actively participate in all aspect of Mill’s Lead Team 
• Provide support for the budgeting cycle targeted at delivering year-over-year savings 
• Ensure optimum profitability of the mill through participation in the effective, safe and efficient management, direction and guidance of the personnel and assets of the business 
• Report accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information to identify potential business problems and opportunities 
• Maintain compliance of efficient internal controls on all transactions of company assets and interests, including legal, state and local taxes and insurance claims 
• Ensure long-range growth and achievement of mill and company objectives by leading the planning process for operating budget, facility plan, capital and repair budget, forecasting variances, etc. 
• Review/analyze key performance measures and variances 
• Develop the annual budget and assure that product cost information is accurate 
• Monthly reporting and communication of financial performance against objectives 
• Ensure accurate and timely financial and operating statistical information for the identification of potential business problems and opportunities 
• Develop tools that increase visibility of process impacts on mill financial performance and increase accuracy of monthly forecasting 
• Build an effective team by recruiting, transferring, organizing and developing a viable and dynamic management structure 
• Manage timely and efficient processing of all mill payrolls and vendor/contractor payments 
• Review and control the manufacturing and financial results of the mill and make recommendations and/or alert responsible management staff or problems and opportunities 
• Plan and direct the implementation of new procedures and controls as required by the dynamic change in facilities, products, and corporate policies and procedures   

Desired Skills:   

• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety 
• Quickly develop thorough knowledge of mill equipment and systems 
• Ability to evaluate and streamline processes to reduce inefficiency and increase capacity of organization to complete value-added activity 
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related discipline is required 

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• 7-10 years of finance experience, with prior financial analyst experience in a paper mill preferred 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others are required 
• Skilled in using spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Excel) and other databases (SAP) 
• Qualified candidates have strong leadership skills focused on accountability and results, and have strong organization and planning skills.  

About Us

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:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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 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.

The Culture You Will Experience:
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.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.