Job Description
North Fork Lumber Company is a family-owned sawmill that is seeking a team player to fill the position of Controller. NFLC is one of the Schmidbauer Family Sawmills operations and is a leading wood products manufacturing company based in beautiful Humboldt County, California. Locally owned and operated since 1971, Schmidbauer has operations in three states and employs over three hundred people in Northern California.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Controller oversees the preparation and review of the monthly financial package for the NFLC sawmill operation and owns the division accounting processes and procedures. They will also prepare and review analyses of key metrics of the business, looking for opportunities to add value to the operation. Additionally, the Controller will work with accounting management and other division Controllers to ensure that appropriate controls are in place for all significant business processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for month-end closing process including journal entries, standard reporting package, account reconciliations, and statistical metric preparation and evaluation.
- Analyze monthly statement in terms of key trends in sales, costs, productivity, and margins and review with the operations manager.
- Develop and execute process improvement strategies across the accounting function, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
- Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures and ensures internal controls are in place.
- Capital and major project planning and tracking processes for the operation.
- Coach/develop/mentor accounting team members.
JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working knowledge of business systems and processes as they relate to an operation’s financial reporting.
- More than five years’ experience in a financial and/or business services capacity.
- Improvement oriented and focused on identifying business operating efficiencies.
- Good working knowledge of manufacturing or the lumber industry desirable.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, as part of a team environment.
- In depth knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Detail focused and ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
- CPA desired, not required.
COMPENSATION:
- The general wage range for this position is from $90,000 to $130,000 per year, and is dependent upon several factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) with Company Match.
If you are qualified and would like to apply, please send a resume and cover letter referencing this
position to: teresad@schmidbauerlumber.com