Controller (Accounting & Finance)

  Columbia Pulp I, LLC

  Dayton, Washington, United States

Columbia Pulp, LLC is currently looking for a Controller to join our team. The Controller leads the financial, accounting, purchasing and information systems operations staff and is accountable for corporate and plant level responsibilities to include: general accounting, budget preparation, payables, payroll, billing, cost accounting, bill of materials, month-end close, business analysis, financial reporting and assisting in cost estimates for major capital expenditures, and product profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for internal controls at the plant for operations, sales, and finance. Establishes appropriate processes and assure controls are in place.
• Understands and communicates business strategy, goals, and initiatives to all levels. Analyzes internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
• Prepares operating budgets.
• Performs month-end and year-end close activities including accruals, account reconciliations, financial statement development: balance sheet, income statement and cash flow report preparation.
• Performs monthly variance analysis and prepares reports of actual results versus budget and internal consumption reporting.
• Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
• Arranges for audits of company's accounts.
• Oversees all company payroll functions (processing, reporting, third party vendor management, etc.)
• Acts as primary liaison between the company and creditor/bond/debt authorities including bond Trustee.
• Prepares all reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Advises management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Ensures accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigates and explains the book to physical adjustments.
• Reviews labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.
• Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Analyzes and accurately reports current month's financial results to the plant.
• Assures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies.
• Assists in the completion of special projects.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting or Business Administration, Masters degree is a plus.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Dynamics and NAV accounting system.
• 7-10 years accounting experience, minimum of 5 years as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, managing a staff, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis.
• Experience in a pulp and paper mill a plus.
• Sound planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional plant management team.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff.
• Strong attention to detail.
• MS Office and tools.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• accounting: 7 years (Required)

Education:

• High school (Required)

Job Location:

• Dayton, WA (Preferred)

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