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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Superintendent

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

We are seeking resumes for a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Superintendent in our Gladstone, VA. Riverville Paper Mill.

Position Summary:

The Mill Controller is responsible for directing the financial management, business planning and accounting activities of the mill. This position normally supervises the mill payroll, payables, receivables, management, financial reporting, and information technology needs of the mill. The Administration and Controller Manager is involved in developing short and long-term plans and forecasts based on business goals; providing financial and operational analysis of results;

and providing financial and operational alternative recommendations to improve mill results.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Direct the accounting and financial affairs of the mill and provide guidance for management decisions which includes ensuring accuracy of mill financial statements, timely and accurate completion of transaction processing activities, payments are properly supported and authorized, mill internal control compliance, adequate safeguards to properly protect PCA assets, following credit policies, customer collections are made, and following effective disclosure practices.
• Ensure that mill maintains compliance with PCA's financial policies and federal, state, and local laws.
• Ensure that PCA's Key and Significant Controls are in place and operating.
• Conduct month/year-end closings and ensure that financial transactions are processed properly.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and financial reports and forecasts.
• Oversee maintenance of system of accounts and document balances through complete and timely account reconciliations.
• Prepare internal reports, revise and update reports for Management decision making. Analyze and report variances.
• Make recommendations to mill management aimed at improving the short and long-term results of the mill.
• Review financial position and key control issues with mill management on a quarterly basis.
• Work with internal audit on all control-based work and ensure all internal audit findings and AFR issues are corrected and remain corrected on a quarterly basis.
• Manage the profit forecasting, annual budgeting and month-end closing processes for the mill. Prepare financial analysis and scenarios as requested.
• Manage the capital expenditure process including working with mill management on analysis of significant projects and ensuring that project's financials are prepared properly prior to Board of Director submittal. Ensure mill accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking in place for all projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and operating documentation to accounting staff as well as other staff that engage in accounting activities.
• Conduct succession planning activities within the mill.
• Know and follow policies and procedures of the company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.
• Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Decision Making:

The Mill Controller is expected to oversee all financial, technological, and sometimes personnel operations of the assigned mill. The Administration and Controller Manager is a part of the management team and has supervisory responsibilities. As such, the Mill Controller is expected to oversee all financial transactions and make high level decisions guided by functional strategies and priorities, resource availability, and long-term strategic direction.

Interactions:

The Mill Controller reports to the Mill Manager and is responsible for providing financial guidance and leadership throughout the mill management. This position is expected to interact with co-workers from all areas of the company including areas such as: senior management, design, operations, mill management, human resources, etc. to develop solid working relationships with these individuals to increase departmental interactions and overall communication efforts.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Master's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of accounting management experience with a solid understanding of all the major areas of accounting as well as mill finance and operations
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in supervisory…