Controller
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We seek a highly motivated, experienced Controller to be based at our Leola, Arkansas sawmill. The Controller, reporting to the Mill Manager, is a key part of plant management providing analytical support for all financial decisions.If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.The Controller is responsible for supervising and developing office staff, all financial reporting, monthly closing, budget preparation, forecasting, inventory analysis, daily problem solving, and other items as assigned.What you will do:Learn and develop a strong understanding of the various aspects of the mill to provide insight into areas of improvement and accounting processes.Support the timely and accurate reporting of financial, operational, and statistical data.Develop and maintain reporting of financial and non-financial key performance indicators.Support West Fraser accounting activities including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.Manage month-end close process and reporting, general ledger reconciliations, account analyses, etc.Maintain adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and SOX.Weekly cost reporting and forecastingInventory control and analysis.Ad-hoc assignments from mill management or other projects as assigned.Plan, organize, coordinate, and control main office.We seek a highly motivated, experienced Controller to be based at our Leola, Arkansas sawmill. The Controller, reporting to the Mill Manager, is a key part of plant management providing analytical support for all financial decisions.The Controller is responsible for supervising and developing office staff, all financial reporting, monthly closing, budget preparation, forecasting, inventory analysis, daily problem solving, and other items as assigned.What you will do:Learn and develop a strong understanding of the various aspects of the mill to provide insight into areas of improvement and accounting processes.Support the timely and accurate reporting of financial, operational, and statistical data.Develop and maintain reporting of financial and non-financial key performance indicators.Support West Fraser accounting activities including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.Manage month-end close process and reporting, general ledger reconciliations, account analyses, etc.Maintain adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and SOX.Weekly cost reporting and forecastingInventory control and analysis.Ad-hoc assignments from mill management or other projects as assigned.Plan, organize, coordinate, and control main office.The successful candidate will have:A 4-year degree in business, accounting, or financeRelated work experience of 3 to 5 years (depending on the type); preferable in manufacturingProficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is essentialMust successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screenExperience with SOXSupervisory experienceOracle financial system experienceInnate sense of integrity and ethicsMust be highly motivated and a self-starter with the initiative to learn and growHandle pressure well