Assistant Mill Controller

About the role

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, focused on safety, sustainability, operational excellence, and a network of facilities across Canada and the United States. The workforce comprises 14,000 talented individuals. The Assistant Mill Controller position, located in Hawesville, Kentucky, reports to the Mill Controller and provides financial and business support to operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations, while also supporting corporate management reporting and ensuring compliance with business objectives and regulatory rules.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist 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

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ 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 MBA
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities
• Experience working in MS Office and ERP systems, preferably SAP
• CMA and/or MBA; CPA, preferred

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
• Proven leader skills, fostering positive teamwork dynamic

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive working environment
• Rewarding career paths
• Plenty of opportunities for learning and growth

Schedule

Full-time permanent.