Director, IT

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Georgia-Pacific (GP) is seeking a strategic Finance/ RTR IT Director with expertise in SAP Finance to join our team driving next-generation, transformative solutions. The leader of financial systems is responsible for a wide range of functions and systems, acting as a crucial bridge (strategic partner) between the technical capabilities of IT and the strategic needs of the business. They will oversee the technology that powers core financial functions, ensuring systems are efficient, secure, and compliant. This role will be part of the GP Segment IT capability.

As the IT Director, you will collaborate closely with business and IT partners to identify strategies and priorities where IT can be an enabler in aiding the business in achieving the value of their bets through seamless end-to-end finance processes powered by innovative IT solutions. The ideal candidate brings proven IT leadership experience with a strong track record of delivering value-driven solutions, building trusted relationships with business stakeholders, and effectively leading a global team of functional SAP FICO professionals. Success in this role requires both strategic vision and hands-on leadership to ensure operational excellence.

LOCATION: ATLANTA, GA (HYBRID SCHEDULE)

What You Will Do

Your primary role as a supervisor is to utilize our management philosophy, Principled Based Management, and apply the 5 Dimensions to build a high performing organization.

• Lead a team of SAP Finance functional resources in a global support model
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to the team while fostering a collaborative work environment. Guide team around delivery in a highly integrated environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Leverage expertise of SAP functionality to lead your team to deliver and support business capabilities and solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their strategies and priorities, translating them into functional solutions that create value for the customer and deliver business outcomes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with effective communication.
• Lead your team to drive the scoping, planning and execution of project, enhancement and support activities.
• Manage and oversee relationships with internal service providers and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of solutions.
• Influence and provide input into enterprise finance solutions.
• Demand and resource management for delivery of support and initiatives.
• Align with SAP roadmaps to deliver new capabilities / functionality and identify solutions that add value and meet business needs.
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership, leadership, initiative, and strong sense of urgency in all assignments as part of a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven experience in SAP FICO as a manager or leader including SAP implementation or upgrade experience
• Experienced resource manager with a track record of talent development and proven leadership skills
• Experience in defining technology strategy, including collaborating with business leaders and IT teams to align strategies, technology solutions and identify opportunities for improvement; Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Experience with and an understanding of Finance business processes and strategies, and experience implementing related solutions to support an end-to-end SAP ERP environment

• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in technology-related field
• Experience working in a matrixed organization
• Experience and knowledge of consumer products industry
• Cross functional SAP and business process knowledge

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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