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The Opportunity:
The Business Manager is the key leader at Nicholasville overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounting teams at the Smurfit Westrock manufacturing plant in Nicholasville. Reporting to the General Manager, the Business Manager must be self-driven, task specific detail orientated and customer facing, with both internal and external customers.
What are the top 3 accountabilities of the role? Completing month-end process to close the books for the plant, completing accounting specific requirements such as inventory reconciliation, etc., and completing financial reports needed to support plant leadership in making material decisions.
How you will impact WestRock:
Be a strategic partner with facility\u2019s leadership
Assist in active pipeline of Margin Enhancements (MI)
Assist and review corrugated supply management.
Audit quarterly fixed asset and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register.
Assist department managers with data input and monthly reports.
Process improvement, monthly KPI reporting and consolidation tool implementation such as HFM as well as various other monthly and quarterly tasks
Assist with the month end consolidation process
Coordinate with the various corporate departments to provide monthly financial information as necessary
Accounting for Joint ventures and non-controlling interest.
Oversee office employees including Accounts Payable, Admin Assistant, and possibly scheduling/procurement
Assist in development and implementation of consolidation process improvements.
Assist in audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors.
Analyzing financials for significant fluctuations and proper reporting presentation.
Oversee report generation and submission to corporate for month end financial performance
Review and problem solve discrepancies in the month end reporting
Oversee AP / AR and production reporting to correct errors in real time
Participate in quarterly management reviews and reports on financial results and customer satisfaction
Assist in managing working capital for the plant and provide any necessary guidance or take actions, as necessary.
RFQs - evaluates pricing and estimating from corporate resources for plant capability and capacity with operations team.
Inventory Monitoring - monitors roll stock and finished goods.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or the equivalent education and industry experience
Minimum of 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Sound knowledge and understanding of general ledger structures, equity accounting, foreign currency accounting, cash flow reporting, and consolidations
Packaging Industry experience is a plus
Proficiency in computer applications, MS Office, Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
HFM, JD Edwards and AS400 systems
Detail oriented, strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to easily adapt to fluctuations in business cycles and workload.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to include effective listening.
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 generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off
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.