Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Controller

Leola, Arkansas, United States Or refer someone Job Openings Controller

We seek a highly motivated, experienced Controller to be based at our Leola, Arkansas sawmill. The Controller, reporting to the Mill Manager, is a key part of plant management providing analytical support for all financial decisions.

The Controller is responsible for supervising and developing office staff, all financial reporting, monthly closing, budget preparation, forecasting, inventory analysis, daily problem solving, and other items as assigned.

What You Will Do:

• Learn and develop a strong understanding of the various aspects of the mill to provide insight into areas of improvement and accounting processes.
• Support the timely and accurate reporting of financial, operational, and statistical data.
• Develop and maintain reporting of financial and non-financial key performance indicators.
• Support West Fraser accounting activities including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end close process and reporting, general ledger reconciliations, account analyses, etc.
• Maintain adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and SOX.
• Weekly cost reporting and forecasting
• Inventory control and analysis.
• Ad-hoc assignments from mill management or other projects as assigned.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control main office.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• A 4-year degree in business, accounting, or finance
• Related work experience of 3 to 5 years (depending on the type); preferable in manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is essential
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen
• Experience with SOX
• Supervisory experience
• Oracle financial system experience
• Innate sense of integrity and ethics
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter with the initiative to learn and grow
• Handle pressure well
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing workloads and tasks

Outstanding Benefits Package Including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Wellness Pay Program
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

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