Assistant Business Controller

Domtar Products•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

Domtar is seeking an Assistant Business Controller for its Kingsport, Tennessee operation. This full-time, permanent role partners closely with business leadership and operating departments to improve cost performance, support strategic and capital initiatives, strengthen financial controls, and ensure accurate reporting. The Assistant Business Controller reports to the Business Controller and helps drive sound financial decisions across the operation. The position supports financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, close activities, cost and project analysis, compliance, and the development of the accounting team. It is suited to an accounting or finance professional who wants to work closely with operations and directly affect plant performance, cost management, reporting, and long-term business results. Candidates must successfully complete a selection process, which may include interviews, an employment background check, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, reference verifications, aptitude tests for some positions, and fitness-for-duty testing for some positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
At least five years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory or management responsibility.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Experience working in an ERP environment.
Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Self-directed, results-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Leadership ability, including coaching others and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Comfort partnering with finance and operations leaders in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is strongly preferred.
MBA or CMA are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely internal, external, and management financial reporting.
Partner with business and operational leaders to provide financial insight, support cost-effective decisions, and align financial strategy with business objectives.
Lead analysis for operating and capital projects to improve site performance, profitability, and return on investment.
Promote continuous improvement focused on cost control, profitability, efficiency, and operational performance.
Coordinate and review month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and reporting in accordance with corporate deadlines.
Support and oversee the facility’s annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Ensure reported financial results accurately reflect operational activity and performance.
Maintain compliance with company policies, GAAP, internal-control requirements, audit standards, and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Support the accounting team through coaching, task delegation, performance management, succession planning, and recruiting.
Participate in broader finance and operational initiatives to enhance reporting quality, processes, and organizational effectiveness.