Financial Controller

Yazoo Mills, Inc., one of the nation’s leading, privately owned manufacturers of high-quality paper tubes and cores, servicing a wide scope of industries nationwide, such as converting, labeling, printing, packaging, flexible packaging, ropes and twines, medical supplies, tapes, graphic arts, and more. We are a family-owned business and our teammates are our family. We foster a company culture that inspires our employees to be innovative thinkers, problem solvers, community-minded, and results-driven.

Are you looking for a new career with a stable company who has been in business for over 120 years? Yazoo Mills is hiring a CONTROLLER to join our well-established and growing company.

We offer:

•    Competitive Wages.
•    Comprehensive Benefits that include Health, Dental, 401(k), Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 8 paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and more.
•    Celebration of milestones and successes along with an occasional pop-up surprise to let our employees know we appreciate all of their hard work and dedication.
•    Career Development by promoting from within and on-the-job training.

Summary Objective
The Controller’s main purpose is to manage the financial reporting systems, internal controls, and credit functions of the organization.  The Controller must be able to think strategically, possess a high level of accuracy and be able to see the big picture as well as be adept with details. The position reports to the Director of Accounting and Administration.  

Essential Functions

•    Produce monthly and annual financial statements, workpapers and reports to guide decision-making. 
•    Ensure compliance with government regulations, tax provisions, and industry regulations. 
•    Establish and enforce procedures, policies and internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
•    Manage and mentor the accounting staff, accounts receivable and accounts payable. 
•    Work closely with external accountants to prepare year end financials. 
•    Manage cash flow, credit and collections ensuring payment is received timely from customers. 
•    Manage banking and insurance relationships.
•    Assist in the management of ERP software including project management, implementation of new software, and upgrading existing systems. 
•    Other responsibilities as related to the overall organizational administration

Skills & Abilities
•    Possesses above average technical skills
•    Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills
•    Possesses the willingness and aptitude to ‘figure it out’
•    Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
•    Is respectful and discreet in handling confidential information
•    Is a self-starter with the ability to drive results independently
•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to build cohesive teams
•    Is highly detail and process oriented

Required Education and Experience
•    Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
•    3 – 5 years of experience in ERP
•    10 years of upper-level accounting management experience
•    MBA or CPA preferred
•    Experience/Knowledge of manufacturing industry

Key Competencies 
•    Integrity – Doing the right thing.
•    Innovation – Being a problem solver.
•    Collaboration – Working together.
•    Quality – Having higher standards.
•    Safety – Having a 4C Safety Culture

Salary is based on experience.  Hours of employment are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday with flexibility to work after hours as needed.