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West Fraser; Lanett, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser in Alabama seeks a Finance Manager to lead monthly closes, forecast mill performance, and analyze cost data. You will drive capital project cost tracking, inventory analysis, and internal controls while supporting procurement and system improvements.

Strong communication and team collaboration are essential for success. The role demands 3–5 years in manufacturing finance, a 4-year degree in business/finance, and preferably a CPA or progress toward one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Forecasting and cost accounting experience essential.
• Capital project cost tracking and analysis experience.
• SOX controls experience or exposure preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close and analysis for financial and non-financial metrics.
• Prepare mill financial forecasts, reforecasts and annual plans.
• Deliver weekly cost reporting to support margin initiatives.
• Track capital project costs and variance to budget.
• Maintain inventory control analysis and reporting.
• Support SOX/internal control testing and procurement queries.
• Participate in system design, training and user validation.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost accounting

SOX controls

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or working towards one

Tools

Oracle Financials

MS Office

Job description

This position will report directly to the General Manager and will be part of the Mill Management Team.

What you will do

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial close and analysis for both financial and non-financial metrics including monthly & quarterly reconciliations.
• Responsible for the completion of mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly reforecasts and annual plans)
• Responsible for weekly cost reporting to support mill Margin Improvement Initiatives.
• Experience with Capital Project cost tracking and analysis vs budget.
• Knowledge of Inventory control and analysis.
• Ad hoc analysis as requested by Mill Management or Corporate.

Internal Controls

• Along with the General Manager, responsible for ensuring compliance with current internal controls at the mill.
• Support SOX & internal control testing as assigned.

Accounts Payable/Procurement Support

• Support Memphis Shared Services and site procurement with vendor queries and issue resolution
• Support site procurement on purchase order effectiveness to support spend forecasting and control.

Systems Implementation/Process Improvement

• Participate in design/training workshops. Complete user testing/validation

What you will need:

To be effective in this role, the candidate will possess the following experiences and competencies:

• 4-year degree, in Business, Accounting or Finance. CPA designation or working towards one preferred.
• Related work experience of 3-5 years is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Forecasting and cost accounting experience
• Capital Project Cost tracking and Analysis
• Flexible, detail-oriented, accurate and able to prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Results orientated.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to forge working relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred and must be proficient in MS Office

Travel Required

Yes . < 10% by car or air for training and/or financial meetings

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