Controller

ST Paper, LLC; Town of Oconto Falls (WI); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A paper and tissue product company in Oconto Falls, WI is seeking a Controller. This full-time onsite position involves managing financial reporting, compliance, payroll, and audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business administration and at least five years of progressive experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry. This role requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the opportunity to impact the company's financial health and growth.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Ability to manage complex financial processes with exceptional accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate audits and manage mill logistics.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Accounting and financial analysis

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Jobbeschreibung

We are assisting our client, ST Paper & Tissue, with the recruitment and selection of a Controller. ST Paper and Tissue has built a reputation for revitalizing communities and delivering high-quality paper products across North America. Since its founding in 2007, the company has expanded through strategic acquisitions and state-of-the-art innovations. With a strong commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship, customer focus, and product excellence, ST Paper continues to lead as a premier supplier of parent rolls for bathroom tissue, paper towels, and napkins.

The Controller plays a key role in managing the financial health of ST Paper & Tissue’s operations. This role encompasses financial reporting, compliance, and audits, as well as inventory and account reconciliations, payroll, tax support, cash management, insurance renewals, and 401(k) plan administration. Additionally, this position will collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and provide operational accounting support to mill staff.

This position is ideal for a proactive professional with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Controller will manage complex financial processes, prioritize effectively, and operate with a high degree of independence. Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to accuracy are essential, as this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the company’s growth and success.

This is a full-time, onsite position based out of ST Paper & Tissue’s Oconto Falls, WI facility.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (cash flow, balance sheet, income statement); prepare compliance certificates and related documentation
• Reconcile finished goods, fiber, clothing, chemical, and other material inventories; update depreciation schedules; post monthly accruals; review trial balance and journals; annually reconcile balance sheet accruals and update inventory valuations.
• Coordinate audits by scheduling preliminary work, inventory walkthroughs, and final fieldwork; prepare and review supporting schedules; manage mill logistics; provide auditors with reports and backup data; review draft financials and report discrepancies.
• Perform quarterly and annual payroll reconciliations; prepare and file Forms 941 and 940; handle unemployment tax filings; review payroll returns for accuracy; review W-2 statements and YTD payroll reports.
• Review year-end payroll spreadsheets; coordinate corrections; ensure compliance and approvals; prepare data for Form 5500 and audits; assist with plan changes.
• Provide data for company tax returns; prepare ownership reports; supply property tax information; oversee Form 1095 processing; review payment files for issuing Forms 1099 Misc/NEC; coordinate W-9 collection and vendor selection.
• Manage cash operations at Oconto Falls mill; select AP payments; coordinate with President and AP team; transfer funds; distribute monthly invoices.
• Support business insurance renewals (workers comp, property values, vehicle listings); provide data for audits; review allocation reports; assist with health insurance renewals; handle IRS census data and environmental compliance.
• Assist mill staff with AP, AR, inventory, and other accounting issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting and financial analysis experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word. Familiarity with Microsoft Access is a plus.
• Exceptional accuracy and detail orientation with the ability to manage complex financial processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, customers, and vendors, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow standard procedures, and maintain organized records in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Comfortable working beyond normal business hours when necessary to meet deadlines and fulfill responsibilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously while maintaining accountability for results.

If you are a detail-oriented financial professional who takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume through our client application portal.

ST Paper & Tissue is an Equal Opportunity Employer