Assistant Mill Controller

Domtar; Nekoosa (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking an Assistant Mill Controller in Nekoosa, WI to support the Mill Controller in managing accounting and purchasing operations at the site. The role requires analyzing complex financial data, driving cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring timely financial reporting for the Nekoosa Mill.

The position involves coordinating month-end close, partnering with department leaders on financial data, leading annual budget and quarterly forecasts, and producing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent
• Minimum 7–10 years in finance/accounting with manufacturing experience
• CMA certification or MBA preferred will be advantageous
• ERP experience, SAP preferred, and strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in month-end close, maintain close checklist, prepare entries and reconciliations
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial data for cost savings and capex justifications
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasts including labor, energy, raw materials
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and analyses
• Support audit, tax, and government reporting requirements
• Identify cost trends and drive process improvements across the site

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Manufacturing accounting experience

SAP ERP experience

Excel skills

Leadership and collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CMA Certification

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Assistant Mill Controller

Location: Nekoosa, WI, US, 54457

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.

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

Assistant Mill Controller

Description:

The Assistant Controller will assist the Mill Controller with the management of the Accounting and Purchasing operations of the Nekoosa site. This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, lead efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the Nekoosa Mill.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and participate in month-end close process by maintaining month end closing checklist, preparing financial entries and account reconciliations as well as variance analysis, and other various tasks required to ensure a timely and accurate month end close.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial data and strong business process support to help drive continuous improvement, capital project justifications, cost savings initiatives and other business needs.
• Lead annual budget and quarterly forecasting process for areas supported, including fixed spending review, sales & production forecasting, labor, energy, raw materials, etc.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and analysis.
• Support and assist in internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules, annual government reporting.
• Complete various ad hoc analysis as requested by business areas supported or Mill Controller to help drive financial results.
• Identify and drive process improvements, including development of standard and ad hoc reports and tools.
• Proactively identify manufacturing cost trends that impact the business and financial results.
• Ensure adequate internal control framework is in place in business areas supported.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrate an above average understanding for business processes and controls across finance and related support systems.
• Self-starter with the ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.
• Strong business acumen along with analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Desire to drive change and manage via systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead teams and collaborate with other departments across the site and corporation.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment meeting various deadlines and driving initiatives forward.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work along with strong time management and organization skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in finance or accounting with a minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience.
• CMA Certification or MBA preferred.
• Above average ERP (SAP preferred) experience as well as strong Excel 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.