Enviva

Plant Controller

Become a Plant Controller at Enviva in Lucedale, Mississippi. Oversee financial control and reporting for plant operations, ensuring adherence to accounting policies. Enjoy a role with minimal travel and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a growing renewable energy company.

Enviva

Company Overview

Enviva Inc.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

2004

Approximately 1,200 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over $1 billion in FY 2022 (source: wikipedia.org).

What They Do

Enviva specializes in biomass production, focusing on the manufacturing of wood pellets derived from sustainably managed forests in the U.S. Southeast. The company has transitioned from a startup to the world's largest producer of wood pellets, which serve as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, particularly coal in power generation (source: lesprom.com). Their wood pellets are produced by blending raw materials, primarily pine, which now constitutes 80% of their input, with limited hardwoods, creating dense and transportable pellets that are exported globally through a robust supply chain (source: envivabiomass.com). Enviva's products are marketed as renewable biogenic carbon sources, aimed at reducing carbon footprints in various industrial processes, including power generation and advanced biofuels (source: envivabiomass.com). Their target markets include utility-scale power plants and heavy industries, with significant contracts in the UK, EU, and Japan, having displaced over 19 million metric tons of coal since inception (source: envivabiomass.com).

Projects & Track Record

Enviva operates nine wood pellet plants across six Southeastern states, including facilities in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi, with a combined production capacity of 6.2 million metric tons annually (source: wikipedia.org). The company has established a strong export network through five U.S. terminals, including locations in Chesapeake, Wilmington, Pascagoula, Savannah, and Mobile (source: envivabiomass.com). Recent expansions include plans for an 11th plant in Epes, Alabama, and a 12th near Bond, Mississippi, supported by a $570 million line of credit aimed at doubling output by 2027 (source: wikipedia.org). Enviva's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its SFI certification and partnerships with organizations focused on responsible biomass production (source: envivabiomass.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Enviva has seen significant leadership changes, including the return of co-founder John Keppler as Executive Chairman in March 2023, following a $246 million PIPE financing to support operational recovery (source: envivabiomass.com). The company also released a white paper in 2023 discussing the evolution of bioenergy in heavy industries, highlighting its first U.S. SAF contract with Alder Fuels (source: envivabiomass.com). However, financial challenges culminated in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on March 13, 2024, following ongoing losses attributed to high feedstock costs and operational inefficiencies (source: mongabay.com). Despite these challenges, Enviva continues to focus on its sustainability initiatives and partnerships to navigate its recovery (source: envivabiomass.com).

Working There

Enviva offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including manufacturing, operations, fiber procurement, sustainability, and business development (source: envivabiomass.com). The company emphasizes a culture of safety, integrity, and community support, with operations located in multiple states, including North Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi (source: envivabiomass.com). Hiring occurs at various operational sites, and the company promotes values such as determination, respect, and ethical conduct in its workforce (source: envivabiomass.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, leadership emphasizes volunteerism and support for forest stewardship initiatives, contributing to economic opportunities in rural communities (source: envivabiomass.com).


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Responsibilities

Financial Analysis and General Ledger Accounting

  • Provide the financial leadership and decision support analysis necessary to maintain and improve profit margins.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the month end close including the preparation of account reconciliations, the analysis of P&L fluctuations and the reporting of monthly financial statements.
  • Develop and prepare financial and operational measurements and key performance indicators (KPIs) for incorporation into weekly and monthly operations reporting.
  • Oversee adherence to accounting policies in consultation with the corporate finance team.
  • Coordinate the plant's annual budget process as well as monthly and quarterly revenue and profitability forecasting.

Capital Projects, Fixed Assets, and Inventory

  • Monitor and account for all capital projects, including the timely capture of all project commitments and the presentation of projections against budget to senior managers.
  • Oversee the entire inventory cycle from the purchase of raw materials to the storage of finished goods.
  • Manage all plant procurement and ensure that controls are in place to capture liabilities when goods are received, or services are rendered.
  • Identify accruals, prepaid expenses, capital purchases and variances from budget as part of the month-end close process.
  • Prepare and/or coordinate the filing of all state and local tax returns including, but not limited to, sales and use taxes.

Internal Controls and Other Projects

  • Ensure that SOX controls are followed, and appropriate documentation is retained.
  • Provide leadership on specific projects and other tasks as assigned.

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About the role

February 19, 2026

Full time

Company

April 4, 2026

On-site

Bioenergy

Enviva

envivabiomass.com

  •  Lucedale, Mississippi, United States

Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing organization

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