Manager of Accounting

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking to hire a Manager of Accounting to join our Corporate Accounting team.

This role creates value for the organization by providing accounting support and oversight of various accounting areas centralized in Corporate, technical accounting support, and general management of the external audit.

We are seeking candidates with leadership skills and experience being a change agent who will thrive in our fast-paced environment, with a focus on innovation and transformation.

If you are a confident communicator and strong individual contributor who is eager to partner with the business segments and "own" various accounting processes - we want to hear from you!

Our Team: We are comprised of a diverse group of individuals that have an interest in accounting, reporting, analysis, business partnering, and lifelong learning.

Each team member has a strong contribution and transformation mindset and is a confident communicator adept at business partnering.

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Accounting, who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey.

Location: This is an onsite role at our GP HQ in downtown Atlanta, GA.

While GP offers some remote work flexibility, there is a need for hybrid/weekly in-office presence for this role given the importance of fostering relationships and collaborating across several capabilities.

We are seeking local applicants, or candidates that are relocating to the area.

What You Will Do



* Own governance and application of Lease Accounting, Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Accounting, and Incentive Accounting policies across GP to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and appropriate documentation


* Be a preferred partner for answering ad hoc technical accounting questions and assisting with practical application of such topics


* Manage company-wide accounting policies, identify and close gaps, and collaborate with the businesses to ensure consistent application


* Assist with the month-end close process for various Corporate Accounting areas, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment


* Oversee and manage the external audit by ensuring the auditors get the documentation they need to perform their procedures and prevent delays


* Work with our financial reporting team to compile annual financial statements in alignment with U.S.

GAAP, applying meticulous attention to detail to ensure they are accurate, complete, and reviewed by GP and Koch leadership teams


* Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate differences, and determine resolution to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner


* Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions


* Provide ad hoc information support to other departments (Real Estate, Treasury, Tax, Audit, Operations, Other Koch Compa...