Corporate Controller

About Us: 

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, which enables us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with our 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions. 

Summary: 

The Corporate Controller is responsible for the financial reporting of the Americas region, covering the United States, Mexico, and Colombia. This role owns the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of the consolidated regional financial package, including close, consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, and external reporting. 

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Finance, the Corporate Controller serves as the primary owner of regional financial reporting and systems accuracy. The role has direct, hands-on responsibility for execution and governance across the U.S. operations and works in close partnership with regional finance leadership in Mexico and Colombia, who retain local execution authority. 

The Corporate Controller collaborates closely with these teams to ensure all required inputs, analysis, and explanations are delivered to support a complete, high-quality regional reporting package for senior leadership and Group Finance. The position requires strong coordination, disciplined follow-through, and a high standard of analytical and executive-level communication. 

This role is central to ensuring financial accuracy, reporting credibility, and operational transparency across a multi-country manufacturing footprint. It offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership, Group Finance, and international operations, with clear ownership and accountability at the core of the region’s financial reporting engine. 

Your Mission: 

Financial Close & Reporting 

• Own and manage the monthly close process across U.S. operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to the close calendar 

• Coordinate regional close activities with Mexico and Colombia, ensuring alignment of timing, standards, and deliverables 

• Lead close coordination calls and proactively resolve issues or deviations 

• Own execution of half-year and year-end close cycles, including all Group reporting requirements 

Consolidation & Financial Systems 

• Own the monthly consolidation process in the company’s Oracle-based Group consolidation and reporting system 

• Ensure full reconciliation and alignment between the consolidation system and the site-level ERP (SAP) 

• Identify, investigate, and resolve system discrepancies across entities, countries, and platforms 

• Act as the subject-matter expert for ERP-to-consolidation reporting flows, controls, and data integrity 

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and system usage 

Balance Sheet Governance 

• Execute and oversee balance sheet reconciliations for the Romeoville Head Office in accordance with internal governance standards 

• Ensure reconciliations follow approved templates, prescribed logic, and are completed on time 

• Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews with U.S. manufacturing sites and coordinate reviews with Mexico and Colombia 

• Track findings, ensure remediation, and reinforce consistent accounting treatment and control frameworks across the region 

Budgeting & Forecasting (Outlook) 

• Own the annual budget and periodic forecast (Outlook) processes for the Romeoville Head Office 

• Coordinate and ensure the successful completion of budgeting and forecasting activities across the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia, including validation of assumptions and consolidation of results 

• Ensure alignment between budget, forecast, actuals, and reported financial performance 

• Partner with site finance teams and Sales to ensure assumptions are operationally grounded and analytically sound 

Group, External & Census Reporting 

• Own the reporting relationship with Group Finance (Vienna) for routine and ad-hoc submissions 

• Prepare clear, insight-driven financial analysis and executive-level commentary aligned with Group standards 

• Manage Census and other external or statutory reporting requirements, coordinating inputs across the region 

Audit & Compliance 

• Lead the annual external audit process, including audit planning, coordination with sites, preparation of supporting documentation, and resolution of audit questions 

• Coordinate internal audit activities, serving as the primary point of contact for internal audit teams and ensuring timely, accurate responses to requests 

• Ensure audit findings (internal and external) are addressed promptly and that corrective actions and control enhancements are implemented where required 

Site & Cross-Functional Engagement 

• Maintain regular, hands-on engagement with U.S. manufacturing sites, serving as a key finance partner while enforcing reporting discipline 

• Work closely with finance leadership in Mexico and Colombia to ensure consistent application of reporting standards and timely delivery of required inputs 

• Partner with Sales on budgeting, forecasting, and volume-driven financial analysis 

• Reinforce disciplined execution, system integrity, and standardized processes across the region 

Your Profile: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred). 

• 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controlling, or financial reporting roles. 

• Strong experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and financial consolidation platforms. 

• Proven ownership of close, consolidation, budgeting/forecasting, and audit processes. 

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills. 

• Travel up to 30% 

• Highly execution-focused and detail-oriented; comfortable working deep in financial systems. 

• Strong understanding of balance sheet integrity, financial controls, and reporting governance. 

• Able to translate complex financial data into clear, concise analysis for senior leadership. 

• Comfortable partnering with plant-level teams while maintaining strong financial discipline. 

• Self-directed, accountable, and able to operate independently in a high-expectation environment. 

Our Offer: 

• Base salary ($130,000-$150,000/YR + Comprehensive Bonus)

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match

• An interesting job within the packaging & paper industry

• Opportunities for professional growth 

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We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we still want to hear from you. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

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