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Veritiv · 2 days ago

Corporate Controller

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Veritiv is a leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. The Corporate Controller will oversee the company's corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering closely with leadership on strategic transactions and business performance.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in alignment with U.S. GAAP and company policies

Lead the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting function (GL, consolidations, intercompany, fixed assets, etc.), ensuring strong internal controls and efficient processes

Partner closely with the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer on technical accounting matters, including research, documentation, and implementation of new standards and complex transactions

Manage the preparation and review of internal financial reporting packages for executive leadership, providing clear analysis, trends, and insights to support decision-making

Coordinate and oversee external financial audits and reviews, serving as a primary contact for external auditors and driving timely resolution of audit queries and findings

Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the record-to-report cycle, including system enhancements, standardization, and process optimization across entities and regions

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the corporate accounting team, setting clear expectations, building bench strength, and fostering a high-performance, accountable culture

Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate financial results, support strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, integrations), and maintain a strong control environment

Stay current on emerging accounting, regulatory, and industry developments, proactively assessing potential impacts and advising senior leadership on necessary changes or opportunities

Lead the accounting workstream for acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including purchase accounting, integration of acquired entities, and related disclosures

Partner with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment between actuals, projections, and underlying operational drivers

Monitor and manage balance sheet quality, including reserves, accruals, and other key estimates, to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business performance

Oversee and maintain corporate accounting policies, ensuring they are current, clearly documented, and consistently applied across all business units and geographies

Support the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer in preparing materials for the Audit Committee and Board, including key accounting judgments, control updates, and financial reporting matters

Qualification

Corporate accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTechnical accountingCertified Public AccountantM&A experienceBudgetingForecastingCoachingLeadershipCollaboration