Assistant Mill Controller

Domtar; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar in Hawesville, KY, United States, seeks an Assistant Mill Controller to provide financial and business support across operating departments. This full-time, permanent role reports to the Mill Controller and ensures compliance with GAAP and corporate objectives while aiding management reporting and cost optimization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing accounting supervision, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Business (CMA/MBA; CPA preferred), and strong Excel and SAP experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory/management role in a manufacturing accounting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business; CMA and/or MBA; CPA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• CMA and/or MBA; CPA preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate financial and management reporting, internally and externally.
• Provide financial leadership to drive cost-effective decisions and strategy.
• Lead analyses for operating and capital projects to optimize earnings.
• Foster a cost and profit improvement environment across operations.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and reporting per deadlines.
• Oversee forecasting and budgeting processes for the site.
• Ensure results reflect operational performance and GAAP compliance.
• Maintain internal controls audited and compliant with regulations.
• Support accounting with coaching, organization, and task delegation.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP expertise

Cost analysis

Team supervision

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business

CMA

MBA

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Assistant Mill Controller

Location: Hawesville, KY, US, 42348

Department: Finance and Accounting (FA00)

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.

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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Assistant Mill Controller. This job is full-time permanent.

The Assistant Mill Controller will report to the Mill Controller and will provide financial and business support to operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations. The position also supports corporate with management reporting and ensures compliance with business objectives and regulatory rules.

Key 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

Required Education/Professional Experiences:

• 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
• 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

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.