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.

The opportunity:

 

The Manager, Accounting Rebates and Commissions plays a critical role of supporting the accounting activities in the Record to Report (R2R) shared services organization.  This individual will be reporting to Manager II Rebates & Commissions and Treasury Accounting and will be working closely with business partners across various areas.  

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Lead and inspire a team of 13 accountants (on/offshore), from recruitment through all phases of performance management, including coaching and training.Oversee end to end accounting processes of the customer rebate programs for all segments of the business.Responsible for review and provide guidance on the rebates accounting treatment on the customer contractual agreement.Partner with internal / external customers to identify opportunities to standardize rebate accounting processes with a focus on providing excellence value to the business.Manage the overall approval process of the rebate workflow from the divisions to the internal team members, encourage and implement new ideas to reduce manual work.Provide leadership on governing the payment approval, journal entries, account reconciliations and ensuring policy compliance.Oversee the administration of Blackline for a population of Accounting Operations and divisional accounts.Build operating metrics to ensure that all rebate accounting processes are in compliance with the deadlines and reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Foster a strong customer service culture where continuous improvement is the foundation. Develop collaborative relationships with our external and internal business partners to ensure feedback and issues are addressed timely.Partner with Performance Excellence teams to drive process improvement using the principles of Six Sigma.Comply with SOX controls and GAAP to ensure a solid internal control environment. Accountable for the internal and external audit requests within the teamResponsible for developing the strategy and executing the integration of acquired businesses into the accounting team.Other projects and initiatives to support the company’s strategy.

 What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field from an accredited university, MBA and/or CPA is desired.7+ years of progressively more complex roles in accounting, preferably within a shared service and large company environment.Experienced and comfortable leading, developing and motivating large teams.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and experience leading process improvement initiatives.System savvy – able to pull and manipulate data for a variety of purposes in a complex systems landscape.  Experience with JD Edwards, Blackline, QlikView, Hyperion, and ServiceNow would be ideal.Customer service / continuous improvement mindset.Strong problem-solving skills – listening, compiling facts and building consensus to bring conclusion to issues.Strong project and change management skills, preferably experience implementing shared services.Must be flexible and adaptable and able to perform in a rapidly changing environment.

 

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.