Mondi Group · 13 hours ago
Corporate Controller
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expMondi Group is a global leader in packaging and paper, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Corporate Controller is responsible for the financial reporting of the Americas region, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial packages, and collaborating with regional finance leadership in Mexico and Colombia.
EducationIndustrialManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Own and manage the monthly close process across U.S. operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to the close calendar
Coordinate regional close activities with Mexico and Colombia, ensuring alignment of timing, standards, and deliverables
Lead close coordination calls and proactively resolve issues or deviations
Own execution of half-year and year-end close cycles, including all Group reporting requirements
Own the monthly consolidation process in the company’s Oracle-based Group consolidation and reporting system
Ensure full reconciliation and alignment between the consolidation system and the site-level ERP (SAP)
Identify, investigate, and resolve system discrepancies across entities, countries, and platforms
Act as the subject-matter expert for ERP-to-consolidation reporting flows, controls, and data integrity
Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, controls, and system usage
Execute and oversee balance sheet reconciliations for the Romeoville Head Office in accordance with internal governance standards
Ensure reconciliations follow approved templates, prescribed logic, and are completed on time
Lead quarterly balance sheet reviews with U.S. manufacturing sites and coordinate reviews with Mexico and Colombia
Track findings, ensure remediation, and reinforce consistent accounting treatment and control frameworks across the region
Own the annual budget and periodic forecast (Outlook) processes for the Romeoville Head Office
Coordinate and ensure the successful completion of budgeting and forecasting activities across the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia, including validation of assumptions and consolidation of results
Ensure alignment between budget, forecast, actuals, and reported financial performance
Partner with site finance teams and Sales to ensure assumptions are operationally grounded and analytically sound
Own the reporting relationship with Group Finance (Vienna) for routine and ad-hoc submissions
Prepare clear, insight-driven financial analysis and executive-level commentary aligned with Group standards
Manage Census and other external or statutory reporting requirements, coordinating inputs across the region
Lead the annual external audit process, including audit planning, coordination with sites, preparation of supporting documentation, and resolution of audit questions
Coordinate internal audit activities, serving as the primary point of contact for internal audit teams and ensuring timely, accurate responses to requests
Ensure audit findings (internal and external) are addressed promptly and that corrective actions and control enhancements are implemented where required
Maintain regular, hands-on engagement with U.S. manufacturing sites, serving as a key finance partner while enforcing reporting discipline
Work closely with finance leadership in Mexico and Colombia to ensure consistent application of reporting standards and timely delivery of required inputs
Partner with Sales on budgeting, forecasting, and volume-driven financial analysis
Reinforce disciplined execution, system integrity, and standardized processes across the region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred)
8+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controlling, or financial reporting roles
Strong experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and financial consolidation platforms
Proven ownership of close, consolidation, budgeting/forecasting, and audit processes
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Travel up to 30%
Highly execution-focused and detail-oriented; comfortable working deep in financial systems
Strong understanding of balance sheet integrity, financial controls, and reporting governance
Able to translate complex financial data into clear, concise analysis for senior leadership
Comfortable partnering with plant-level teams while maintaining strong financial discipline
Self-directed, accountable, and able to operate independently in a high-expectation environment
Benefits
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
401k Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match
Company
Mondi Group
Mondi is an international packaging and paper Group employing services firm.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-07-31Post Ipo Equity
2007-07-02IPO
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Mike Powell
Group Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-19
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