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.

Finance Manager – Business Finance & Accounting Leader – Hicksville, NY or Farmingdale, NY

The opportunity:

 

We are seeking a Business Finance & Accounting leader that will report to Director – Home, Beauty, Health (HBH).  This individual will be responsible for the Hicksville, NY and Farmingdale, NY plants and will, through fact-based analysis, provide insights into recommendations, analysis and drive improvements in operations, sales and the overall profitability of the plant.  The Business Finance & Accounting Leader will be a business partner to the site General Manager and accountable for the bottom-line results of the facility.  

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Budget & Financial preparation and reporting.Prepares annual budget and quarterly forecasts in conjunction with the plant General manager with a goal of forecast accuracy.Utilize KPI’s and plant initiatives to project future plant growth opportunities, encourage going beyond just the traditional product cost.Collaboration with Commercial Business leads to challenge and validation of top line revenue expectations.The Business Finance and Accounting Leader should be able to effectively communicate the organization’s values.Creates simplified budget and reporting processes.Balances financial and non-financial indicatorsClearly reports and articulates key impactful items to the business results.Serves as a consultant to business partners to help develop action plans for improvement.Cost Take out support, review and tracking.Strategic Planning (CAPEX)Partner with the General Manger on future and long-range Capital needs to sustain and or grow the sites business opportunities.Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses.Internal ControlsThe Business Finance and Accounting Leader is accountable for overseeing all internal controls and failures of the site(s).They ensure decisions are made by those with authority to do so.They ensure key processes follow documented company policies.They ensure adequate control over the company’s local assets and financial reporting.They find the right balance between effectiveness in value creation and control efficiency.Responsible for optimizing processes through IT improvement and implementation.Drive process improvements through the utilization of best practices across the organization.Profitability AnalysisLeverage data systems to provide ongoing customer profitability analysis to help catch and correct margin erosion.Facilitate open discussion among business leaders on how to drive more margin through volume, price or operational changes.AccountingActively review and validate plant WIP, Finished Goods and raw materials values.Creation and/or review of site monthly Journal EntriesReview P&L accounts for the necessary reclassification of costs.Facilitate and assist with plant inventory counts, count verifications and reconciliation processes.Other tasks as deemed necessaryWorking Capital/ Cash flow monitoringServe as the facilitator to their business partners on decision making processes that drive working capital improvements or that prevent negative impacts.Ad Hoc AnalysisPlant Comps in performance to other “like” plants or businessesProfitability Improvement programs if the plant is on an improvement planCompiling and Delivering Plant visit decks to Senior leadership during onsite or Teams meetings.

This set of duties is not intended to be a catch-all for the other ad hoc requests of the plant and or the division’s needs.

 

 

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CMA strongly preferred.A minimum of 5 years of related experience in Pulp and Paper industry or manufacturing is preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced skills in Excel, Hyperion SmartView; experience with QlikView a plusStrong understanding of key metricsLarge capital project financial management preferred.Detailed oriented team player who can consistently meet deadlines, adapt quickly, work well with all levels of the organization, and possess the ability to work independently as needed.Strong interpersonal, communication, computer, and team building skills.Strong organizational skills and ability to multitasks in a continuously changing environment.

 

 

 

What we offer:

 

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn 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.

 

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. The salary range for this position is $102,375.00 - $170,625.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at and the application window is expected to close by 27-Feb-2026.