Job Description

Scope and Characteristic of the Business

5 pulp mills and EAM air-laid business, approximately 2 million tonnes capacity and $1.5 billion of sales, global commodity business where low cost is key to success
Growing business with opportunities for further potential for conversions and expansions
Mills compete for limited capital, heavy focus on continuous improvement to improve cost and capacity

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate and timely financial close, consolidate and reporting cycle for the division
Establish and maintain a highly effective system of financial controls for the mill network as well as the shared services and divisional accounting functions
Provide US GAAP accounting and reporting guidance to the finance and accounting departments of all sites
Assist in establishing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
Provide regular and meaningful input to the VP Finance, the CFO, the Manufacturing and Sales leadership for Pulp and other members of the leadership team regarding pace and progress of initiatives
Foster an environment of learning and development that goes beyond reporting results and variances, and helps the business understand drivers of performance
Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results

Key Skills and Attributes:

The individual we seek will have a well-rounded financial background with outstanding financial leadership and financial operational skills. The candidate will have excellent communications skills and be able to represent the function effectively to its multiple internal clients.  The candidate needs to be an experienced senior financial executive with:

A CPA designation with a minimum of 10 years of management level experience in accounting and financial reporting in a multi-site manufacturing environment
Experience in pulp and paper or similar manufacturing with the capability and curiosity to learn from and collaborate with operations and commercial leaders
Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and control principles including U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Hands-on experience and capabilities in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports and projections
Self-sufficient, organized, good problem solver, results oriented
Change agent with ability to identifying and implement best practices into the accounting and reporting systems
Strong leadership skills with ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
Energetic, flexible, and collaborative team player who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives