Controller

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

• 4-year degree, in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation or working towards one preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred and must be proficient in MS Office

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays