FP&A Manager - Packaging Business

Domtar Products•Kingsport, TN

6d•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 Kingsport, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of FP&A Manager - Packaging Business. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent work experience
Seven (7) - ten (10) years of experience in finance or accounting with a minimum of five (5) years manufacturing experience
Experience working in an ERP system, preferably SAP
Demonstrate an above-average understanding for business processes and controls across finance and related support systems
Self-starter with the ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly with little oversight
Strong business acumen along with analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Desire to drive change and manage via systems
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other departments across the site and corporation
Work independently in a fast-paced environment meeting various deadlines and driving initiatives forward
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work along with strong time management and organization skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team of accountants and accounting clerks

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA or MBA certification preferred
Strong ERP (SAP preferred) experience
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
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

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in month-end close process by maintaining closing checklist, preparing financial entries, performing account reconciliations and variance analysis, and other various tasks required to ensure a timely and accurate period end close.
Ensure SOX and GAAP compliance.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and analysis.
Support internal department reporting requirements such as audit requests, tax schedules, and annual government reporting.
Facilitate annual budget and quarterly forecasting process including fixed spending review, sales and production forecasting, labor, energy, raw materials, etc.
Proactively identify manufacturing cost trends that impact the business and financial results.
Lead / manage team of accountants and accounting clerks including, but not limited to: establishing clear expectations and formulating department and individual goals, assessing and communicating performance of staff, developing and motivating staff, developing a teamwork environment, and setting priorities for staff and resolving conflicts within the team.
Partner with department leaders to provide financial data and business support to drive continuous improvement, capital project justifications, cost savings initiatives, and various ad hoc analysis to drive financial results.
Maintain and support internal control framework in business areas.
Responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex financial and operational data, leading efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the Mill.