Mill Finance Controller - Cost, Forecasting & Growth

West Fraser; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; 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 seeks a Controller for its New Boston, TX lumber mill. The role reports to the General Manager and is part of the Mill Leadership Team. You will oversee monthly close, forecasts, cost reporting, and capital project tracking, while ensuring inventory control and SOX compliance.

You will support Shared Services and site purchasing as needed. The position offers on-site leadership within a multi-site wood products group known for internal promotion and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Business, Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead timely and accurate monthly financial close and analysis.
• Prepare mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Provide weekly cost reporting to support margin initiatives.
• Track capital project costs and analyze variance to budget.
• Manage inventory control and analysis.
• Perform ad hoc analyses as requested by Mill Management or Corporate.
• Ensure internal controls with SOX compliance and testing.

Skills

Financial close

Forecasting

Cost reporting

SOX controls

Oracle

MS Office

Education

Four-year degree (Business/Accounting/Finance)

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

West Fraser seeks a Controller for its New Boston, TX lumber mill. The role reports to the General Manager and is part of the Mill Leadership Team. You will oversee monthly close, forecasts, cost reporting, and capital project tracking, while ensuring inventory control and SOX compliance.

You will support Shared Services and site purchasing as needed. The position offers on-site leadership within a multi-site wood products group known for internal promotion and a strong benefits package.