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WestRock Company Financial Compliance Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia
The opportunity:
The Financial Compliance Analyst opportunity will report to the Compliance Manager and will be responsible for supporting the company\u2019s internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure programs. This position will also support various transformational activities in partnership with process owners and help manage integrated projects when process improvements include financial process or impact material process changes.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of financial statements or internal control audits and a strong understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) and PCAOB requirements. The candidate should have a good understanding of working with individuals across an organization. The candidate should have an understanding in a distributed manufacturing environment with the skills necessary to influence people in a fast-growing global company.
How you will impact WestRock:
Supports SOX and internal controls programs to confirm the Company\u2019s financial statements are materially accurate and complete
Supports business teams with skills in process and controls management problem solving.
Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communications.
Develop relationships with internal customers across different departments
Develop a culture of continuous improvement based on fact based and transparent metrics
Perform other controls and compliance duties as requested by management
What you need to succeed:
Serves as a company resource in building and maintain a culture of strong financial controls and provide feedback and recommendations on control design
Maintains knowledge in key accounting and financial policies, with an understanding of finance and accounting processes.
Supports updates to process documentation, including flowcharts, risk/control matrices, and control guides
Monitors control execution and validates relevant documentation meets minimum controls and audit standards
Tests controls to validate compliance with internal financial policies and procedures
Assists in providing training and guidance to business stakeholders on internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Essential qualifications and education:
2+ years of experience
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA is a plus.
Big 4 or public accounting firm experience is a plus
Knowledge with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and SEC internal controls requirements
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
Experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams
System implementation experience is a plus
Expert User of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills that allow effective interactions/communications with business partners across regional and/or functional lines
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.