POSITION SUMMARY:Manages the financial reporting and accounting systems for Timber Products Company while complying with Company accounting policies and procedures. In this hands-on yet high-impact role, you'll drive accurate financial reporting, enhance costing and controls in a manufacturing environment, and provide actionable insights that optimize performance and support our continued growth.
This position is not remote. The incumbent must be able to work in the Medford, Oregon mill.MAJOR TASKS: - Serve as a trusted business partner to Operations and Sales management, delivering financial analysis and guidance to inform decisions, improving efficiency, and achieve financial objectives.
- Lead the monthly/period-end close process: prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, generate financial statements, and produce operating statistical reports with accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee and continuously improve financial processes, procedures, and internal controls-particularly around purchase activity, production usage, manufacturing costs, and inventory management.
- Develop and maintain robust product costing models, standard costs, variance analysis, and related reporting to support pricing, profitability, and operational decisions.
- Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning; prepare insightful financial analysis to guide resource allocation and performance tracking.
- Prepare year-end audit work papers, support external audits, ensure timely completion of tax returns and all regulatory/government filings.
- Track and report key operating metrics; observe monthly physical inventories and enforce compliance with company procedures.
- Lead, mentor, and develop assigned team members; foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.
- Uphold and promote company policies, professional standards, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Stay current on industry trends and best practices through professional development (workshops, publications, networks).
- Perform additional financial reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed.
Skills & Requirements SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment (wood products, forest products, or similar preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and solid understanding of manufacturing costing principles (standard costing, variances, inventory valuation).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office suite; experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and ability to quickly learn ERP systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics a plus).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: - CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification.
- Prior experience in product costing development, standard cost systems, and manufacturing cost accounting.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Familiarity with wood products or forest products industry operations.
