Core Converting Team Lead

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Position Title: 

Finance Core Converting Team Lead

Pay Rate:

$110,000 – 124,500 (PL 13)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

This position is part of the leadership team in the Business Finance Operations RTA Converting group.  This position will lead a team of up to 5 analysts and will provide oversight for the centralized financial functions for facilities in the PSNA East Area as well as support the Core Converting Process Manager on projects and special assignments.  Below are the key job responsibilities: 

• Ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies/business procedures.
• Sustain and monitor internal controls for centralized processes to ensure that business requirements and company policies are adhered to.
• Responsible for the completion of month end closing processes, balance sheet account reconciliations and reporting accuracy for approximately 40 PSNA East Area facilities. 
• Assist with the integration of DS Smith North American sites onto IP systems and processes. 
• Determine team staffing levels and qualifications necessary to perform work assignments.
• Establish team goals and clearly communicate expectations to direct reports along with managing work expectations for direct reports.
• Measure team work performance in comparison to set department targets and expectations.
• Provide consistent communication on the alignment of project work across the department.
• Manage change to encourage creativity and flexibility in achieving department objectives.
• Collaborate with fellow Converting Managers and Team Leads on cross functional tasks, projects & employee training.
• Provide consistent employee coaching, mentoring and clear constructive feedback to direct reports for their growth & development.
• Facilitate process improvement projects to further streamline current centralized processes.
• Assist in resolving issues with other departments to enable the improvement of Converting Department overall end-to-end processes.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• BS or MS degree in Accounting or Finance required with 6 or more years of experience.
• Highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detailed/Expert knowledge of SAP financial modules
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking, rapidly changing environment with firm deadlines.
• Strong desire for continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate employees to achieve results and work in a fast paced environment.
• Building Effective Teams, Action Oriented, Directing Others, Customer Focus, Drive for Results, Managerial Courage, Problem Solving

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197