Fp&A Manager - Packaging Business

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 Kingsport, (Tennessee, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of FP&A Manager - Packaging Business. This job is full-time permanent.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Mill Controller, the Senior Financial Analyst will have responsibility for analyzing and interpreting complex financial and operational data, leading efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the Mill.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Coordinate and participate in month-end close process by maintaining closing checklist, preparing financial entries, performing account reconciliations and variance analysis, and other various tasks required to ensure a timely and accurate period end close

Compliance / Reporting

• Ensure SOX and GAAP compliance
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and analysis
• Support internal department reporting requirements such as audit requests, tax schedules, and annual government reporting

Forecasting / Budgeting

• Facilitate annual budget and quarterly forecasting process including fixed spending review, sales and production forecasting, labor, energy, raw materials, etc.
• Proactively identify manufacturing cost trends that impact the business and financial results

People Leader

• Lead / manage team of accountants and accounting clerks including, but not limited to: establishing clear expectations and formulating department and individual goals, assessing and communicating performance of staff, developing and motivating staff, developing a teamwork environment, and setting priorities for staff and resolving conflicts within the team.

Business Partner

• Partner with department leaders to provide financial data and business support to drive continuous improvement, capital project justifications, cost savings initiatives, and various ad hoc analysis to drive financial results
• Maintain and support internal control framework in business areas

Scope of job: Total headcount and direct report headcount:

# of Total headcount

1

# of Direct Reports

3

Job Characteristics:

Impact on business: the scope ranges between assisting in tasks to direct accountability for business results.

Area of impact: can be primarily in own area, function, or organization

• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting complex financial and operational data, leading efforts to identify cost reduction opportunities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the Mill.

Required Education/Professional Experiences:

Minimum education, required certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent work experience
• Seven (7) - ten (10) years of experience in finance or accounting with a minimum of five (5) years manufacturing experience
• Experience working in an ERP system, preferably SAP

Preferred Education/Professional Experiences:

Preferred education and certifications

• CPA, CMA or MBA certification preferred
• Strong ERP (SAP preferred) experience
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Good communicator at all levels of organization, in both written and verbal formats
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Self-sufficient, results driven and detail-oriented mindset
• Excellent decision-making and strong communication skills

Critical Competencies:

Leadership, Technical, Innovation and Work Complexity

• Demonstrate an above-average understanding for business processes and controls across finance and related support systems
• Self-starter with the ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly with little oversight
• Strong business acumen along with analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Desire to drive change and manage via systems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other departments across the site and corporation
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment meeting various deadlines and driving initiatives forward
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work along with strong time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage team of accountants and accounting clerks

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

Nearest Major Market: Asheville

Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville