Controller

Domtar Products•Port Alberni, BC

3d•Onsite

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 Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Controller. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a supervisory/management capacity in a manufacturing environment in the accounting area.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, preferably CMA and/or CPA, and/or MBA.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities.
Experience working in MS Office and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
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 team work dynamic.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the Accounting, & Finance functions for the site.
Ensure accurate and timely financial (both internal and external) and management reporting.
Provide 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.
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.
Manage the accounting department including, but not limited to provide coaching, organization and delegation of tasks, succession planning, recruiting, and performance management.
Actively participate in division/company-wide initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting.