Job description

Corporate Controller (Oak Brook, IL)

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia with $10 billion annual sales. We are an environmentally friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to add top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and competitive compensation.

The Corporate Controller will function as a hands-on business leader working with the senior management team to implement and execute financial and operational strategies. The Controller will take responsibility for the monitoring, analysis and management of mill/facility cost structure and product costs, building strong partnerships with departments to optimize Company cost and financial performance, leading and developing the accounting team, safeguarding company assets and ensuring the accuracy to the company’s financial statements. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and solid business acumen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work
• Work closely with mill operation leadership team and lead mill controllers to identity and drive corporate cost initiatives to achieve financial and operational targets.
• Lead mill monthly financial reporting, forecasting, annual operation plan (AOP) and performance improvement initiatives reporting and tracking.
• Provide overall leadership to the plant accounting team on cost management, cost initiative reporting and tracking and KPI scorecard development.
• Work with mill and corporate peers to drive continuous improvement of costs, processes, and systems, and ensure consistency and standardization of the costing methods across the company.
• Oversee the accounting operations of mills, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Responsible for timely preparation of financial statements, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing for management accounts submission to Parent company
• Responsible for maintaining chart of accounts, reviewing all period end journal entries and general ledger reconciliations necessary to produce correct consolidated financial statements
• Take full ownership of the creation and maintenance of companywide accounting policies and procedures, including internal control. Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and legal requirements as it relates to accounting functions.
• Work directly with accounting/audit firm and do research necessary to ensure reports are prepared/presented in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with IT on accounting process creation and improvement
• Prepare schedules as requested for compilation of corporate income tax returns.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve
• Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
• Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related.
• Ideal candidate should have at least 15 years of finance/accounting experience in manufacturing preferred
• MBA, CPA, and/or CMA certification desired.
• Strong hand-on working knowledge on activity-based accounting and willing to rollup sleeves and deep dive into details to identify issues/opportunities for improvement
• Able to convert financial analysis into meaningful operational recommendations and drive action and process improvement
• Extremely detail-oriented tasks involving general ledger classification and reconciliation, and proper financial statement preparation.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deep understanding of ERP systems, SAP experience preferred
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced, changing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• 25% travel required

No unsolicited resumes - ND Paper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume you submit to us will immediately become the property of ND Paper. If you would like to become a recruiter for ND Paper, please contact us and we will agree in writing to terms and the specific job roles for which you are authorized to recruit.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for our Company?
• Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.) to work legally for our Company in the United States?
• Explain what has you in a job search.
• Explain your leadership style.
• Do you have manufacturing experience?
• Do you have ERP experience?
• Are you commutable to Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

Work Location: One location

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