Scott Elam, MBA
About Scott Elam, MBA
Scott Elam, MBA, serves as a Senior Financial Analyst Supply Chain at Domtar, where he has worked since 2013. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Winthrop University and has extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting.
Work at Domtar
Scott Elam has been employed at Domtar since 2013, currently holding the position of Senior Financial Analyst Supply Chain. His role involves creating and maintaining models to determine production costs by machine and SKU. Prior to his current position, he served as a Senior Accountant from 2012 to 2013 and as a Staff Accountant from 2008 to 2012. Throughout his tenure, he has developed operations tracking templates to report productivity by machine and has implemented ASC 842 lease accounting, managing its quarterly reporting.
Education and Expertise
Scott Elam earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Winthrop University, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Accounting from the same institution, which he obtained from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he studied at York Technical College from 2002 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in financial analysis and accounting practices.
Background
Before joining Domtar, Scott Elam worked at Carolinas HealthCare System as an Accountant I from 2007 to 2008. His experience in the healthcare sector provided him with foundational skills in accounting. His career in finance and accounting spans over a decade, with significant roles that have contributed to his current expertise in supply chain financial analysis.
Achievements
Scott Elam has developed various tools and templates to enhance operational efficiency at Domtar. He created Tableau reports for measuring and reporting complex data and designed Continuous Improvement tracking templates for monthly senior management reports. He also builds dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), which aids in strategic decision-making within the organization.