Mill Controller

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 Meadow Lake, (Saskatchewan, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Mill Controller. This job is full-time permanent.

You will be responsible for financial services management of the operations of the Meadow Lake mill and will oversee all functions related to financial matters and accounting. You will work in cooperation with the mill’s operations personnel to ensure that daily and strategic business decisions are sound from the financial standpoint.
 

Your responsibilities will include the following:
•    Develop, put in place and oversee internal financial controls to ensure adequate use of the Company’s assets;
•    Prepare financial results and reliable forecasts in a timely fashion and provide departmental budgets and financial information to ensure effective cost control;
•    Take advantage of opportunities to reduce expenses and increase revenues;
•    Collaborate with operations personnel to ensure that daily and strategic decisions are sound from the financial standpoint, and work with managers on all levels and as a member of the senior management team to make sound daily and strategic decisions;
•    Perform ongoing analysis of financial performance;
•    Ensure compliance with all the Company’s regulatory policies and practices, and ensure that administrative procedures respect audit supervision requirements;
•    Ensure the most rigorous safety standards are applied to the work environment. Act as an intermediary between the operations team and the corporate finance team;
•    Maintain the integrity and security of financial information;
•    Implement new practices and policy changes.
 

Your team:
Reporting to the Regional Controller, Pulp and Tissue Business Unit, you will be part of a stimulating and enthusiastic team. You will oversee the daily activities of several subordinates and will be responsible for their professional development.
 

Your profile:
•    Bachelor of Accounting with an accounting designation
•    10 years of accounting experience, including knowledge of the manufacturing sector;
•    Professional accounting designation;
•    Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and solid technical expertise;
•    Experience in control functions a definite asset.
 

 Your skills:
•    Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
•    Demonstrated financial leadership ability, solid analytical skills geared to the financial implications of management decisions and the ability to quickly make decisions based on experience and judgment, even when the information available to you is incomplete and/or you are under pressure;
•    Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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