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Mill Controller and Administration ManagerPackaging Corporation of America • Massillon, OH, United States
Mill Controller and Administration Manager

Mill Controller and Administration Manager

Packaging Corporation of America • Massillon, OH, United States
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As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

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PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States and a large producer of uncoated freesheet. PCA's net sales for 2023 were $7.8 billion. PCA operates ten mills producing approximately five million tons of containerboard and five hundred thousand tons of white paper annually. These mills operate across the United States and serve a variety of internal and external customers. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager is the lead finance representative of a mill and must understand the assigned mill's cost structure, products, customer base and business. The mill finance team serves the needs of senior management and other internal PCA stakeholders in areas of financial information, operational statistics, variance analysis, and identification of trends and business opportunities.

The Mill Controller and Administration Manager is responsible for leadership and management of the Accounting / Finance, Procurement, and Information Systems areas of the mill. Sub-areas include General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and financial management / business planning, procurement, and IS operations of the assigned mill. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager engages in developing short- and long-term plans and forecasts based on business goals; providing financial and operational analysis of results; and providing financial and operational recommendations to improve mill results. This position interacts with co-workers from all areas of the company including areas such as senior management, corporate mill finance, engineering, human resources, corporate accounting, corporate purchasing, transportation, etc.

Principle Accountabilities :

  • Direct the accounting and financial affairs of the mill and provide guidance for management decisions.
  • Conduct month / year-end closings and ensure that financial transactions are processed properly.
  • Ensure payments are properly supported and authorized, and transactions are processed timely and accurately.
  • Ensure accuracy of mill financial statements, provide appropriate support for account balances through account reconciliations.
  • Ensure that mill maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and PCA's financial policies.
  • Ensures that PCA's Key and Significant Controls are in place and operating.
  • Communicate issues timely and disclose any control deviations or accounting concerns. Review financial position and key control issues with mill management on a quarterly basis.
  • Develop quarterly Guidance and annual Operating Plans (AOP) plus weekly profit updates and ad hoc forecasts.
  • Analyze and report quarterly variances to Guidance, AOP and to prior year and prior quarter financials.
  • Understand mill operations and how operations changes drive variances on the P&L.
  • Prepare internal reports, revise and up-date reports for management decision making.
  • Make recommendations to mill management aimed at improving the short and long-term results of the mill.
  • Work with internal audit on all control-based work and ensure all internal audit findings and AFR (Annual Financial Review) issues are corrected and remain corrected on a quarterly basis.
  • Manage the capital proposal and expenditure process including working with mill management on analysis of significant projects and ensure that project's financials are prepared properly. Ensure mill accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking in place for all projects.
  • Ensure the Procurement and Information Systems areas are highly functioning. Conduct operations in these areas according to PCA best practices and comply with PCA policies.
  • Set and manage to performance expectations of all team members. Provide guidance and training to accounting staff. Develop job aids or process documentation.
  • Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what is right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.
  • Position Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Master's in finance or accounting preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years' accounting management experience with a solid understanding of all the major areas of accounting required as well as mill finance and operations.
  • Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action strongly preferred.
  • Experience in manufacturing, preferably process manufacturing, such as a mill or similar operation very much preferred.
  • CMA designation is a strong preference.
  • Excellent Excel skills required. Strong working knowledge of Word, and accounting software.
  • Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial / accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, accounting procedures and internal controls required.
  • Working knowledge of general ledger financial systems and processes for keeping accurate inventories.
  • Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
  • Must be able to analyze a multitude of issues and effectively communicate findings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with business management.
  • Ability to plan and manage numerous projects and areas concurrently.
  • Strong leadership, problem solving and training skills to shape and lead team by example and create enthusiasm.
  • Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
  • All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

    PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories.

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