Controller

Travel Required : Yes Description West Fraser is seeking a Controller for the New Boston, TX lumber mill. This position will report directly to the General Manager and will be a member of the Mill Leadership Team. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly financial close and analysis for both financial and operational metrics (including monthly & quarterly reconciliations) Responsible for the completion of mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly, and annual plans) Responsible for weekly cost reporting to support mill Margin Improvement Initiatives. Experience with Capital Project cost tracking and analysis vs budget. Knowledge of Inventory control and analysis. Ad hoc analysis as requested by Mill Management or Corporate. Internal Controls Along with the General Manager, responsible for ensuring compliance with current internal controls at the mill. Support SOX & internal control testing as assigned. Process Management Drive financial and operational improvement at the mill. Support Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fiber Procurement, and Residuals processes as needed. Support Shared Services and site purchasing with vendor inquiries and issue resolution. Support site purchasing on PO effectiveness to support spend forecasting and control. Systems Implementation/Process Improvement Participate in design/training workshops. Complete user testing/validation Candidate – Experience and Competencies To be effective in this role, the candidate will possess the following experiences and competencies: 4-year degree, in Business, Accounting or Finance. CPA designation or working towards one preferred. Related work experience of 3-5 years is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Flexible, detail-oriented, accurate and able to prioritize deadlines. Results orientated. A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to forge working relationships at all levels in the organization. Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred and must be proficient in MS Office Outstanding benefits package includes: Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay On-the-job training A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW) Travel Required Yes . Up to 10% for training/meetings. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr West Fraser