Controller

West Fraser Timber Company•Lanett, AL

13d

About The Position

This position will report directly to the General Manager and will be part of the Mill Management Team. The Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, accounts payable/procurement support, and systems implementation/process improvement.

Requirements

4-year degree, in Business, Accounting or Finance.
Related work experience of 3-5 years is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Forecasting and cost accounting experience.
Capital Project Cost tracking and Analysis.
Flexible, detail-oriented, accurate and able to prioritize to meet deadlines.
Results orientated.
A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to forge working relationships at all levels in the organization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be proficient in MS Office.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or working towards one preferred.
Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls preferred.
Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial close and analysis for both financial and non-financial metrics including monthly & quarterly reconciliations.
Responsible for the completion of mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly reforecasts and annual plans).
Responsible for weekly cost reporting to support mill Margin Improvement Initiatives.
Experience with Capital Project cost tracking and analysis vs budget.
Knowledge of Inventory control and analysis.
Ad hoc analysis as requested by Mill Management or Corporate.
Along with the General Manager, responsible for ensuring compliance with current internal controls at the mill.
Support SOX & internal control testing as assigned.
Support Memphis Shared Services and site procurement with vendor queries and issue resolution.
Support site procurement on purchase order effectiveness to support spend forecasting and control.
Participate in design/training workshops.
Complete user testing/validation.