MGR-ADMIN/CONTROLLER

PCA • Gladstone, VA

2d • $108,500 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Mill Controller for its Riverville Paper Mill in Gladstone, Virginia. The Mill Controller directs the mill’s financial management, business planning, accounting activities, and related information technology needs. The role normally supervises mill payroll, accounts payable and receivable, management reporting, and financial reporting. As a member of the mill management team, the Controller helps develop short- and long-term plans and forecasts, analyzes financial and operational results, and recommends alternatives to improve mill performance.

The position oversees the mill’s financial transactions and control environment, supports management decisions, and provides financial guidance throughout the mill. It has supervisory responsibilities and interacts with employees across the company, including senior management, operations, human resources, and design. The Controller reports to the Mill Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least eight years of accounting management experience, with a solid understanding of major accounting areas, mill finance, and operations.
• At least five years of supervisory management experience; hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard financial and accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and accounting software.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong decision-making and communication skills with all levels of management.
• Leadership, problem-solving, and training skills to lead by example and create enthusiasm.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with business management.
• Ability to plan and manage numerous projects and areas concurrently.
• Previous experience working as a team member, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing.
• Ability to travel as necessary and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
• Supervisory management experience involving hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Direct the mill’s accounting and financial affairs and provide guidance for management decisions.
• Ensure accurate mill financial statements, timely transaction processing, properly supported and authorized payments, compliance with internal controls, safeguards for PCA assets, adherence to credit policies, customer collections, and effective disclosure practices.
• Ensure compliance with PCA financial policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensure PCA Key and Significant Controls are in place and operating.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closings and ensure financial transactions are processed properly.
• Coordinate and direct preparation of budgets, financial reports, and forecasts.
• Oversee the system of accounts and ensure account balances are documented through complete and timely reconciliations.
• Prepare and update internal reports for management decision-making; analyze and report variances.
• Recommend actions to mill management to improve short- and long-term results.
• Review the mill’s financial position and key control issues with mill management quarterly.
• Work with internal audit on control-related work and ensure audit findings and AFR issues are corrected and remain corrected.
• Manage profit forecasting, annual budgeting, and month-end closing processes; prepare requested financial analyses and scenarios.
• Manage the capital expenditure process, including analysis of significant projects, preparation of project financials before Board of Director submissions, and detailed project tracking by mill accountants.
• Provide guidance, training, and operating documentation to accounting staff and other employees performing accounting activities.
• Conduct succession planning activities within the mill.
• Follow company policies and procedures, share useful information with colleagues, and identify ways to improve customer service.
• Support PCA’s Commitment to Service by doing what is right for customers, pursuing value-adding strategies that support growth, and keeping commitments.
• Oversee financial, technological, and, as needed, personnel operations of the assigned mill and make high-level decisions guided by functional strategies, priorities, resource availability, and long-term direction.
• Build working relationships across the company to strengthen departmental interaction and communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year based on hire date.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability coverage, with automatic enrollment upon hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager