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Assistant Mill Controller

Location: 

Hawesville, Hawesville (HV01), US, 42348 

Department:  Finance and Accounting (FA00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

 

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

 

The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Assistant Mill Controller. This job is full-time permanent.

 

The Assistant Mill Controller will report to the Mill Controller and will provide financial and business support to operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations. The position also supports corporate with management reporting and ensures compliance with business objectives and regulatory rules.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure accurate and timely financial (both internal and external) and management reporting
  • Provide financial and business leadership to entire operation to ensure cost effective decisions and strategy
  • Lead, coordinate and perform analysis for operating and capital projects to optimize performance and earnings
  • Develop and support an environment of continuous cost and profit improvement
  • Coordinate and review, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting to meet corporate deadlines
  • Coordinate and review the forecasting and budgeting process for the site
  • Ensure financial results appropriately reflect operational results
  • Ensure compliance with company policy and GAAP guidelines for financial reporting
  • Maintain effective system of internal controls that are validated with audits and in compliance with corporate and legal regulations
  • Assist the accounting department including, but not limited to provide coaching, organization and delegation of tasks, succession planning, recruiting, and performance management
  • Actively participate in division/company-wide initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting

 

Required Education/Professional Experiences:

  • A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a supervisory/management capacity in a manufacturing environment in the accounting area
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, preferably CMA, and/or MBA
  • Working knowledge in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities
  • Experience working in MS Office and ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • CMA and/or MBA; CPA, preferred

 

Critical Competencies:

  • Good communicator at all levels of organization, in both written and verbal formats
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Self-sufficient, results driven and detail-oriented mindset
  • Excellent decision making and strong communication skills
  • Proven leader skills, fostering positive teamwork dynamic

 

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 


 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

 

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

 

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

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