Plant Controller- Allendale, South Carolina

Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division.  

Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations.
 

We are guided by our core values: 

• Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations.
• Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand.
• Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do.
• Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. 
• Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people.
• Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented.
• Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community.

With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times.  We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. 

We are seeking a strategic and operationally focused Plant Controller to join the team at our under-construction Sawmill in Allendale County, SC. This role is a key member of the local leadership team and is responsible for delivering financial insight and guidance to support mill performance. The Plant Controller will focus on financial analysis, decision support for the General Manager and site leadership, performing and managing local accounting duties, and financial statement preparation for local and corporate users.

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles
• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years
• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays
• Opportunity to earn bonuses
• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more
• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Accounting – Lead accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of financial results, including:

• Perform month-end financial close and preparation of financial statements.
• Oversee accounting of manufacturing activities at the facility.
• Oversee log accounting, including tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of log inventories and transactions.
• Oversee project accounting for capital investments.
• Perform account reconciliations and analysis, ensuring correct accounting according to business requirements and GAAP compliance.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and followed for proper accounting and safeguarding company assets
• Maintain working knowledge of Hampton policies and procedures

Financial Analysis – Add financial insight to support successful operations, including:

• Develop and maintain scenario models to support operational decision making.
• Analyze profitability drivers and identify opportunities for profit maximization.
• Monitor and advise on cost control initiatives across mill operations.
• Evaluate and justify capital projects and operational changes through business case development.
• Track Return on Investment of capital investments and major initiatives.
• Present financial results and insights to local leadership, executive leadership, and other corporate users.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives including continuous improvement and sales & operations planning.
• Drive the budgeting process locally and prepare periodic forecasts for the mill.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and department supervisors to align financial plans with operational goals.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support performance management and strategic planning.
• Drive local adoption and effective use of financial systems and tools, in coordination with corporate teams.

 Leadership & Team Development – Participate in leadership of the HLM Allendale operation, such as:

• Act as a trusted advisor to General Manager and other leaders on financial and general business matters relating to the local operation.
• Supervise and mentor at least one direct report, with responsibility for shaping the role, understanding administrative needs, and expanding the team as needed.
• Support operations in achieving goals and objectives, including annual operating and CapEx plans
• Foster a culture of integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or plant controllership.
• Experience with forest products accounting preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to influence and support operational leadership through financial insight.

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon that has grown to become one of the nation’s largest privately held forest products companies. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. We also manage a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload and re-manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton’s forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions. 

Community is important to us, and we encourage and support our employees’ desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education, career and technical education, the arts, diversity and inclusion, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs. Go Timbers! Go Thorns!

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber.  You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog. 

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. 

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.