West Fraser

Controller

West Fraser$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
  • 3-5 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong detail orientation with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Self-starter with independent and team collaboration skills.
  • Capable of building relationships across various organizational levels.
  • Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls is a plus.
  • Proficient in Oracle financial systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

  • Complete monthly financial close and analysis for operational metrics.
  • Manage mill financial forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Provide weekly cost reporting for Margin Improvement Initiatives.
  • Track and analyze Capital Project costs versus budget.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls alongside the General Manager.
  • Drive financial and operational improvement at the mill.
  • Support various financial processes including Accounts Payable, Payroll, and purchasing.

Benefits

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • On-the-job training
  • Strong internal promotion culture
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision plans
  • 401K with company match and additional retirement contributions
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays
Full Job Description
This position will report directly to the General Manager and will be a member of the Mill Leadership Team.

Principal Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

  • 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
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 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: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

About West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a Canadian forestry company that produces lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, and wood chips based in Quesnel BC, Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a member of the Forest Products Association of Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was twice recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and five times as Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2017. Also, the company was recently named for the fourth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Best Employer for Recent Graduates for 2018. West Fraser was founded by three brothers from Seattle: Pete, Bill and Sam Ketcham in 1955. The three brothers decided to do business together and purchased a small planing mill in Quesnel, British Columbia. Over the years the company grew, "West Fraser has become the largest lumber manufacturer in North America with 8,600 employees globally – about 5,000 in Western Canada – at about 50 locations." In April 2020, it was revealed that Jim Pattison had upped his stake in West Fraser to 13.8% ownership, prompting speculation that the Canadian billionaire had plans to merge the company with Canfor, of which he owns 51%. In response, West Fraser adopted a shareholder rights plan or "poison pill" in order to defend against any attempts at a takeover.
Learn more about West Fraser
Size
8,200 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
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