Controller

West Fraser; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Promotion from within

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a Controller for the New Boston, TX lumber mill. This role reports to the General Manager and participates in the Mill Leadership Team, driving financial discipline and operational improvement.

The candidate will close monthly books, forecast financials, and provide cost reporting to support margin initiatives. Strong SOX controls experience and Oracle/MS Office proficiency are preferred, with a CPA or progress toward one highly desired.

Qualifications

• Requires 4-year degree in Business/Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• CPA designation or working towards one is preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial close and analysis for financial and operational metrics.
• Prepare mill forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Provide weekly cost reporting to support margin improvement initiatives.
• Track capital project costs and perform variance analysis vs budget.
• Monitor inventory control and analyses; perform ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Support SOX/internal control testing and compliance.
• Drive financial and operational improvements; support AP, payroll, fiber procurement, and residuals processes.
• Assist site purchasing, vendor inquiries, and PO/ spend forecasting.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Tools

Oracle financials

MS Office

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

West Fraser is seeking a Controller for the New Boston, TX lumber mill. This position will report directly to the General Manager and will be a member of the Mill Leadership Team.

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly financial close and analysis for both financial and operational metrics (including monthly & quarterly reconciliations)
• Responsible for the completion of mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly, 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.

Process Management

• Drive financial and operational improvement at the mill.
• Support Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fiber Procurement, and Residuals processes as needed.
• Support Shared Services and site purchasing with vendor inquiries and issue resolution.
• Support site purchasing on PO effectiveness to support spend forecasting and control.
• Systems Implementation/Process Improvement
• Participate in design/training workshops. Complete user testing/validation

Candidate – Experience and Competencies

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.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, accurate and able to prioritize 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

Outstanding benefits package includes:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes . Up to 10% for training/meetings.

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