Manager of Accounting

Georgia-Pacific LLC  is seeking to hire a Manager of Accounting to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role creates value for the organization by providing accounting support and oversight of various accounting areas centralized in Corporate, technical accounting support, and general management of the external audit. We are seeking candidates with leadership skills and experience being a change agent who will thrive in our fast-paced environment, with a focus on innovation and transformation. If you are a confident communicator and strong individual contributor who is eager to partner with the business segments and "own" various accounting processes - we want to hear from you!

Our Team: We are comprised of a diverse group of individuals that have an interest in accounting, reporting, analysis, business partnering, and lifelong learning. Each team member has a strong contribution and transformation mindset and is a confident communicator adept at business partnering. In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Accounting, who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey.

Location: This is an onsite role at our GP HQ in downtown Atlanta, GA. While GP offers some remote work flexibility, there is a need for hybrid/weekly in-office presence for this role given the importance of fostering relationships and collaborating across several capabilities. We are seeking local applicants, or candidates that are relocating to the area.  

What You Will Do

• Own governance and application of Lease Accounting, Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Accounting, and Incentive Accounting policies across GP to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and appropriate documentation
• Be a preferred partner for answering ad hoc technical accounting questions and assisting with practical application of such topics
• Manage company-wide accounting policies, identify and close gaps, and collaborate with the businesses to ensure consistent application
• Assist with the month-end close process for various Corporate Accounting areas, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment
• Oversee and manage the external audit by ensuring the auditors get the documentation they need to perform their procedures and prevent delays
• Work with our financial reporting team to compile annual financial statements in alignment with U.S. GAAP, applying meticulous attention to detail to ensure they are accurate, complete, and reviewed by GP and Koch leadership teams
• Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate differences, and determine resolution to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions
• Provide ad hoc information support to other departments (Real Estate, Treasury, Tax, Audit, Operations, Other Koch Companies, etc.), ensuring quality, clarity, and actionable insight
• Advance our Principle-Based Management® culture by applying and reinforcing the company’s Core Values and Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Progressive experience (5-8 years) in accounting and/or finance roles demonstrating advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, the general ledger, integrated financial systems, and internal controls (including the ability to interpret policy and apply sound judgment)
• Experience learning new systems and improving processes; able to translate business needs into scalable process and control enhancements
• Application of technical accounting topics in a Corporate setting
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to partner across accounting, corporate capabilities, and operations and to communicate complex topics clearly to varied audiences
• Process and Transformation focused: You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and improve processes
• Systems and Tools savvy: You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365; (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Copilot) and a desire to learn multiple accounting systems and tools and AI-enhanced processes

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Public accounting experience
• Experience driving process improvement or transformation, especially with AI tools
• Proficiency with extract-transform-load (ETL) tools such as Alteryx to transform/automate processes
• Experience transacting and querying in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infinium, and/or Infor), including partnering with financial systems teams on system/process changes

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy: All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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 are 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.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc

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