Regional Financial Controller

Description

• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting; report submission deadlines and accuracy rate of financial reports
• Collaborates with plant & location leadership to develop budgets, forecast financial outcomes, and support strategic decision-making
• Serves as the primary financial advisor to plant managers & regional leadership team, offering insights and recommendations that drive operational performance
• Oversees and coordinates the month-end close process for 6–10 locations and 1-2 plants, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls
• Collaborates closely with operations and plant leadership to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
• Maintains and analyzes standard costing systems; perform variance analysis between standard and actual costs to support cost control and margin improvement
• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Tracks and reports key performance indicators to measure progress toward the Company's 5-year Full Potential Plan, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
• Translates complex financial data into actionable business intelligence that improves production efficiency and cost management
• Leads the development of rolling forecasts and annual budgets in partnership with operations, ensuring alignment with revenue targets and strategic goals
• Evaluates capital expenditures using ROI, NPV, and other financial metrics to support data-driven investment decisions and operational efficiency

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience within a leadership role (required)
• Proven experience working as a business partner to key stakeholders (required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analytics and financial reporting tools
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required)
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Accuracy of standard costing and variance analysis; percentage variance between standard and actual costs with targets for variance reduction over time
• Deep understanding of the industry and a strong commitment to continuous improvement
• Business partnership effectiveness; internal stakeholder satisfaction scores and frequency of collaborative initiatives with plant management that result in measurable operational improvements
• Quality of cost analytics and insights; number of actionable insights delivered per reporting cycle and the impact of these insights on operational improvements
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proven ability to motivate and influence others; skilled in coaching and performance management to drive individual and team success
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role
• Maintains the ability to travel to other locations as needed, up to 15%
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive improvement initiatives
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience (required)
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve company goals
• Demonstrated experience and expertise with standard costing, cost analysis, expense control and financial planning (required)
• Experience managing complex projects in a dynamic environment (required)

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: At Arcwood, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance