Strategic Manufacturing Controller

Domtar; Calhoun (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Domtar is seeking a Controller at our Calhoun, TN location. This salaried exempt role leads financial close, cost accounting, budgeting, and reporting for a manufacturing facility.

You will drive cost control, operational financial analysis, and strategic planning in collaboration with plant leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and possibly a CPA/CMA/MBA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in manufacturing.
• Prior supervisory or management experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results.
• Maintain and improve plant costing systems and analyze manufacturing costs.
• Coordinate annual budgeting and periodic forecasting with department managers.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accounting standards and internal controls; support audits.
• Lead and develop Cost Accountant(s) and collaborate with operations and plant leadership.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing analysis

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Leadership/mentorship

Operational finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Domtar is seeking a Controller at our Calhoun, TN location. This salaried exempt role leads financial close, cost accounting, budgeting, and reporting for a manufacturing facility.

You will drive cost control, operational financial analysis, and strategic planning in collaboration with plant leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and possibly a CPA/CMA/MBA.