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Controller

International Paper

Richmond, VAFull-time$101–135K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$101–135K/yr
Location
Richmond, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Controller directs facility financial activities, maintains fiscal procedures and controls, and ensures accurate books and records in accordance with GAAP and company policies. The role oversees financial planning, operating results, forecasts, and capital projects, while managing and developing the finance and accounting staff. The position is based in Richmond, Virginia, and is eligible for participation in the annual incentive plan.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial Statement AnalysisProblem IdentificationTeam BuildingBusiness InsightCollaborationCourageVision and PurposeLearning AgilityPlanning and AlignmentCash Management

Qualifications

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Finance5 Years Managing Financial Departments3 Years Manufacturing ExperienceCertified Public AccountantCorrugated Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Controller

Pay Rate :

$101,000 - $134,600

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:

Richmond, VA

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. Provide 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 or 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

  • Builds Effective Teams

  • Business Insight

  • Collaborates

  • Courage

  • Drives Vision and Purpose

  • Nimble Learning

  • Plans and Aligns

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:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Job Identification 2004560

Job Schedule Full time

How this job compares

Set against the 805 open Controller jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$101–135K/yr
  • US median$130–169K/yr317 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 21% below the US median midpoint ($150K) — in the lowest quarter of Controller salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 18 open Controller jobs in Virginia and 805 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Controller postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (627 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 449 of the 805 open Controller jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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