Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Type: Full-time, On-site 60-80% of time

Job Overview

Jackson Paper Manufacturing is the largest manufacturer of recycled corrugating medium in Western North Carolina. We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead our financial operations in Sylva.

This is a high-impact role designed for a professional who thrives at the intersection of core accounting and forward-looking Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). As Director of FP&A, you will not only ensure the integrity of our financial records but also serve as a key architect of our budgeting, forecasting, and contribute to financial strategies. You will translate complex data into actionable insights that drive the organization's performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic FP&A & Leadership

• Spearhead Financial Planning: Support the CFO and senior management during the annual budgeting process, collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with corporate goals.

• Business Intelligence: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support capital expenditure decisions, cost reduction initiatives, and ROI analysis.

• Performance Reporting: Produce weekly and monthly executive-level reporting packages that highlight key performance indicators (KPIs), variance analysis, and strategic recommendations.

• Collaboration: Act as a financial partner to the senior leadership team, providing data-driven insights to guide operational and strategic decision-making.

Accounting Operations & Oversight

• Financial Integrity: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions are accurate and timely.

• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control policies and p

• Government Reporting: Ensure all reports to local, state and federal authorities required by statute are completed timely and accurately.

• Audit Management: Lead the coordination of annual audits and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and project cash flow requirements; oversee accounts receivable/payable functions to optimize working capital.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field with a heavy emphasis on financial analytics. CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.

• Experience: 810 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, accounting management, or FP&A. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a significant plus.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex modeling, Power Query) and experience with ERP systems.

• Analytical Prowess: Strong ability to interpret complex financial data and "tell the story" behind the numbers.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.