FP&A Manager - Packaging Business

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.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Mill Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst will have responsibility for analyzing and interpreting complex financial and operational data, leading efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the Mill.

Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close 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

Compliance / Reporting 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

Forecasting / Budgeting 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

People Leader 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.

Business Partner 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

Scope of job:
Total headcount and direct report headcount:# of Total headcount1# of Direct Reports3

Job Characteristics:

Impact on business: the scope ranges between assisting in tasks to direct accountability for business   results.  Area of impact: can be primarily in own area, function, or organization

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.

Required Education/Professional Experiences:

Minimum education, required certifications

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 Preferred Education/Professional Experiences:

Preferred education and certifications   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,…