Complex Controller
International Paper • Chicago, Illinois • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 3, 2026
Position Title:
Complex Controller
Pay Rate:
$108,200 - $144,300
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.
Category/Shift:
Salaried Full-Time
Physical Location:
Chicago, Illinois
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 Skills You Will Bring:
Undergraduate degree with focus on accounting and/or finance
Five years managing financial/accounting department
Three years’ experience in manufacturing related environment
Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems
CPA Preferred
Experience in the corrugated industry Preferred
Experience in cash management Preferred
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