WestRock Company · 1 month ago
Financial Compliance Analyst
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWestRock is a global packaging company seeking a Financial Compliance Analyst to support the company’s internal controls over financial reporting and disclosure programs. The role involves managing integrated projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and maintaining a culture of strong financial controls.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Supports SOX and internal controls programs to confirm the Company’s financial statements are materially accurate and complete
Supports business teams with skills in process and controls management problem solving
Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communications
Develops relationships with internal customers across different departments
Develops a culture of continuous improvement based on fact based and transparent metrics
Perform other controls and compliance duties as requested by management
Serves as a company resource in building and maintain a culture of strong financial controls and provide feedback and recommendations on control design
Maintains knowledge in key accounting and financial policies, with an understanding of finance and accounting processes
Supports updates to process documentation, including flowcharts, risk/control matrices, and control guides
Monitors control execution and validates relevant documentation meets minimum controls and audit standards
Tests controls to validate compliance with internal financial policies and procedures
Assists in providing training and guidance to business stakeholders on internal controls
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA is a plus
Knowledge with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and SEC internal controls requirements
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
Experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams
Expert User of MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate to technical and nontechnical audiences
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Preferred
Big 4 or public accounting firm experience is a plus
System implementation experience is a plus
Benefits
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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