Mill Finance Controller: Forecasts, Costs & Compliance

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

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.