Divisional Controller

West Fraser • Manning, AB

9h • Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is recruiting a Divisional Controller for Manning Forest Products, located in Manning, AB. The Controller is responsible for all financial reporting, monthly closing, budget preparation, forecasting, inventory analysis, daily problem solving, and other items as assigned. Reporting to the Mill Manager, the Controller is a key part of mill management providing analytical support for all financial decisions.

Requirements

• University Degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent
• Familiarity with full cycle accounting, cost accounting, and financial analysis
• Familiarity with SOX and IFRS
• Familiarity with computerized accounting systems, including advanced knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred but not required: accounting designation (CPA) or working towards designation

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close process and reporting, general ledger reconciliations, account analyses, etc.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Lumber operation, and review with mill management.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts to General Ledger and resolves discrepancies.
• Prepares weekly and monthly spending and variance analysis reports compared to plan and other benchmark targets; identifies expenditure trends and business improvement opportunities.
• Manage the timely and accurate reporting of financial, operational, and statistical data.
• Prepares weekly / monthly forecasting, and the annual budgeting process for the mill.
• Assists in providing hands-on oversight of mill inventories, including month-end physical inventory counts.
• Ensure financial records and system controls are in place and operating effectively, in compliance with IFRS and Company policies.
• Maintain adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and SOX.
• Assists in the leadership and the management of working capital, including review and oversight of stores inventory management, and the optimization of payables without negatively impacting operations.
• Prepares for and support mill audits – internal and external. Participates as a team member in mill audits of other mills within North America.
• Actively participates in finance group projects, assuming the role of project leader at the mill, in particular purchasing and accounts payable process automation initiatives, expense reports systems implementation initiative etc.
• Develop and maintain reporting of financial and non-financial key performance indicators.
• Ad-hoc assignments from mill management or other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level