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WestRock

WestRock

Accounting & Finance
Posted on Feb 11, 2026

General Information

Job ID
ATR58824
Posting Job Title
Controller
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
09-Feb-2026
Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

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.

Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:

  • Business Partner with the operational & functional leads, provide support, guidance, and advice to both them and their regional management team
  • Execution of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet and the plausibility of the income statement, as well as ensure regional FM & Ops Director are informed on a timely basis of financial impacts
  • Complete relevant monthly reporting packs & requirements
  • Manage & prepare annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts
  • Act as a key driver for change, lead development & efficiency improvements
  • Lead financial control and assessment of CAPEX project, allocation, and forecasting for your sites
  • Monitor & implement internal controls in line with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Principles
  • Coordination of tax returns, financial statements, and other compliance matters
  • Key contact for annual audits/ tax topics
  • Support with strategic factory planning (medium and long term)
  • Manage the preparation of statutory annual financial statements & statistical filings
  • Supervise tax concerns including VAT
  • Management & development of local finance team including treasury, accounts receivable & accounts payable

Qualifications

  • Completed degree in Finance with at least five years of professional experience

Knowledge, skills, and experience

  • Knowledge in the areas of accounting, controlling, and reporting
  • Proactive and hardworking and someone who can build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstratable experience of excellent analytical, numeracy, organizational and communication (including English language) skills
  • A person who is self-motivated, problem solve and can work independently
  • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
  • Able to present data to stakeholders in a clear and logical way
  • Proficient in MS Packages including highly competent in Microsoft Excel
  • Flexible individual willing to take on tasks outside the list above and taking ownership of all assigned tasks
  • Knowledge of the use of the SAP FI module and ERP systems with knowledge of Hyperion being highly desirable
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.