Controller at West Fraser

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 forecasting
• Inventory 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 finance
• Related work experience of 3 to 5 years (depending on the type); preferable in manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is essential
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen
• Experience with SOX
• Supervisory experience
• Oracle financial system experience
• Innate sense of integrity and ethics
• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter with the initiative to learn and grow
• Handle pressure well
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing workloads and tasks

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training and
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Wellness Pay Program
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

All persons meeting the criteria above are encouraged to apply, however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be accepted at the location. No phone inquiries, please. Please be sure to include a resume to your online application.

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America and the largest softwood lumber producer globally!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within - many of our employees have built their careers with us.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D