Early Career: Finance/Accounting Leadership Development Program Requisition ID: 5875 Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30328Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007Portland, OR, US, 97217Newton, IA, US, 50208Irvine, CA, US, 92606Kendallville, IN, US, 46755Groveport, OH, US, 43125Crosby, MN, US, 56441Augusta, GA, US, 30906Middletown, OH, US, 45042Lebanon, TN, US, 37087Lowell, MA, US, 8152Kenton, OH, US, 43326Macon, GA, US, 31206Pittston, PA, US, 18640Auburn, IN, US, 46706Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188Gordonsville, TN, US, 38563Wausau, WI, US, 54401Perry, GA, US, 31069Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104Stone Mountain, GA, US, 30083Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104Pacific, MO, US, 63069Pineville, NC, US, 28134Solon, OH, US, 44139Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007Monroe, LA, US, 71203West Monroe, LA, US, 71292Louisville, CO, US, 80027Wayne, NJ, US, 07470Randleman, NC, US, 27317New Albany, IN, US, 47150Sturgis, MI, US, 49091Centralia, IL, US, 62801Elgin, IL, US, 60123Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007Clarksville, TN, US, 37040Queen City, TX, US, 75572Vancouver, WA, US, 98683Omaha, NE, US, 68137Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49519Marion, OH, US, 43302West Monroe, LA, US, 71294Lumberton, NC, US, 28358Phoenixville, PA, US, 19460Hamel, MN, US, 55340Oroville, CA, US, 95965Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051Clemson, SC, US, 29631Visalia, CA, US, 93278Gresham, OR, US, 97230Mitchell, SD, US, 57301Lawrenceburg, TN, US, 38464Marietta, GA, US, 30066Waco, TX, US, 76712Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105St Paul, MN, US, 55107Fort Smith, AR, US, 72923Shelbyville, IL, US, 62565Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35401Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007Kingston Springs, TN, US, 37082Staunton, VA, US, 24401Chicago, IL, US, 60624Lancaster, TX, US, 75146Prosperity, SC, US, 29127Memphis, TN, US, 38104 Department: Finance Travel: Up to 25% **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.** **With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.** **If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.** **A World of Difference. Made Possible.** **OUR MISSION** : GPI’s Finance/Accounting Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a prestigious 12 to 24 month rotation designed to prepare the next generation of leaders. As an LDP participant, you will gain manufacturing insight through project and role-based learning experiences, developing your finance skills at an accelerated rate. You will be immersed in business development processes and strategies with the opportunity to lead or contribute to finance/accounting projects that impact key business initiatives. You will gain exposure to leadership and a chance to work with an assigned peer mentor and an onsite manager. At the completion of the program, you will be an LDP graduate and join the Company in a role that merges the business’ need and fits with your interest in Corporate Finance, Treasury or Accounting. Relocation to one of our North American paperboard manufacturing facilities or packaging facilities during the program is required, with assistance provided. **Key Competencies for LDP Participants** To be considered for the LDP program, you must show capability in the following GPI self-leader competencies: + Results + Focuses on outcomes, not activities + Innovation + Be curious and make it better + Resilience + Refuse to lose + Inclusive Leadership + Welcome everyone’s ideas and contributions + Accountability + Do what you own, own what you do **Job Responsibilities** **Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:** + Complete a 12 to 24-month rotation focused project and role-based learning experiences designed to develop manufacturing finance skills, provide fast-track industry experience, teach “hands-on” business development processes and strategies. + Participate collaboratively and report regularly on special projects. + Build relationships with senior leadership, including peer mentors, training mentors, and onsite managers. + Opportunity to lead and/or contribute to finance and accounting projects that impact key business initiatives. + Manage multiple priorities. + Work well within a team environment. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Background Experience** + Prior experience in paid or unpaid positions related to finance or accounting. + Leadership roles in student or college- affiliated organizations + Previous full-time experience in finance or accounting is considered but not required **Education Experience** + Undergraduate degree (GPA of 2.8 or higher) Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field + Advanced degree is considered but not required **Work Environment:** + Sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 8-hours). + Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs). + Extended reading computer screen or other electronic devices. + Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. + Generally, your schedule is a shift assignment, and we make efforts to schedule you during daylight hours; however, you may be asked to work alternate schedules needed, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends. **Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **​** **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta