Controller

West Fraser•New Boston, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is seeking a Controller for the New Boston, TX lumber mill. This position will report directly to the General Manager and will be a member of the Mill Leadership Team. The company is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. They are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world's largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). They are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride themselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

Requirements

4-year degree, in Business, Accounting or Finance.
Related work experience of 3-5 years is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Flexible, detail-oriented, accurate and able to prioritize 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 financial close and analysis for both financial and operational metrics (including monthly & quarterly reconciliations)
Responsible for the completion of mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly, 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.
Drive financial and operational improvement at the mill.
Support Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fiber Procurement, and Residuals processes as needed.
Support Shared Services and site purchasing with vendor inquiries and issue resolution.
Support site purchasing on PO effectiveness to support spend forecasting and control.
Participate in design/training workshops. Complete user testing/validation