Controller

Company Description

Inland Empire Paper Company, operating in Millwood, Washington, since 1911, strives to be the industry-leading specialty paper supplier through highly efficient production methods, first-in-class customer service, and market-defining employee capabilities. IEP owns and operates over 121,000 acres of timberland located in northern Idaho and eastern Washington.

Job Description

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Manage standard costing, job costing, and inventory accounting processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including labor, material, overhead, scrap, and production efficiencies.
• Monitor inventory controls, including cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Partner with operations to monitor production costs and improve profitability.
• Support ERP system maintenance and manufacturing financial reporting enhancements.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor cash flow, capital expenditures, and working capital performance.

Financial & Operational Accounting

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Maintain the general ledger, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulator requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Track key performance indicators (KPI) and provide actionable recommendations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and staff accounting functions.
• Establish performance goals and support employee development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, procurement, engineering, HR, customer service, and senior leadership.
• Promote process improvement and accountability throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred but not required).
• At least ten (10) years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing industry or related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred but not required.
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience. JD Edwards (JDE) is preferred.
• QuickBooks Online experience preferred but not required.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.

Additional Information

• The Controller's pay range is $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and education.
• Inland Empire Paper Company continues to offer excellent benefits to employees and their families including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year and 2 weeks of vacation to start (pro-rated first year based on hire date).
• IEP is a smoke-free and drug-free (including cannabis-free) facility running 24/7.
• All job offers and subsequent employment are contingent upon a drug screen and background check.

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