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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 Nekoosa, (Wisconsin, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Mill Controller - Nekoosa Mill. This job is full-time permanent.

Overview: The Mill Controller reports directly to the Director of Finance and functionally reports to the General Manager of the mill. The Mill Controller is responsible for managing and supervising all finance activities at the mill. The Mill Controller provides financial and business support to operating departments to minimize cost and optimize operations. The position also supports division and corporate levels with management reporting and ensures compliance with business objectives and regulatory rules.

Your challenges: 

• Manage and coordinate the Accounting & Finance functions for the site 
• 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
• Manage the accounting department including, but not limited to provide coaching, organization and delegation of tasks, success planning, recruiting, and performance management
• Actively participate in division/company-wide initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting

Your skills: 

• 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

Your profile:     

• A minimum of 10+ 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, preferable SAP

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.  

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