Controller - Packaging

Domtar Products•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Kingsport, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Controller - Packaging. This job is full-time permanent. Kingsport Mill is located in Kingsport, Tennessee and represents Domtar’s initial entrance into the Containerboard & Packaging business. The mill is over 110 years old and has recently been reconfigured to house one of the largest, fastest 100% recycled containerboard paper machines in the country. Overview: The Mill Controller reports directly to the Vice President & Controller, Pulp, Paper & Packaging and functionally reports to the General Manager of the mill. The Mill Controller is responsible for managing and supervising all finance activities at the mill. The Mill Controller provides financial and business support to operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations. The position also supports division and corporate levels with management reporting and ensures compliance with business objectives and regulatory rules.

Requirements

Good communicator at all levels of organization, in both written and verbal formats
Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-sufficient, results driven and detail-oriented mindset
Excellent decision making and strong communication skills
Proven leader skills, fostering positive teamwork dynamic
A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a supervisory/management capacity in a Pulp & Paper manufacturing environment with a preference in Containterboard/Packaging experience in the accounting area
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, preferably CPA, CMA, and/or MBA
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities
Experience working in MS Office and ERP systems, preferable SAP

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the Accounting & Finance functions for the site
Ensure accurate and timely financial (both internal and external) and management reporting
Become a Trusted Advisor in all business decisions of the mill and division by providing financial and business leadership to entire operation to ensure cost effective decisions and strategy
Lead, coordinate and perform analysis for operating and capital projects to optimize performance and earnings
Develop and support an environment of continuous cost and profit improvement
Coordinate and review, month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing and reporting to meet corporate deadlines
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly presentations of the mill’s results to mill and corporate leadership
Coordinate and review the forecasting and budgeting process for the site
Ensure financial results appropriately reflect operational results
Ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP guidelines for financial reporting
Maintain effective system of internal controls that are validated with audits and in compliance with corporate and legal regulations
Perform ad-hoc performance and strategic analysis requested by senior leadership
Manage the accounting department including, but not limited to provide coaching, organization and delegation of tasks, success planning, recruiting, and performance management
Actively participate in division/company-wide initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting