Finance Manager

MCDOUGALL ENERGY INC•Sault Ste. Marie, ON

About The Position

McDougall Energy is looking for a strategic thinking self-starter with strong attention to detail as a Finance Manager. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager is a highly visible member of the Finance team responsible for leading the financial reporting and analysis functions.

Requirements

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience with inventory accounting, inventory controls, or commodity accounting preferred.
Experience preparing and reconciling fuel taxes, excise taxes, or other regulatory compliance filings considered a strong asset.
Experience supporting external audits, regulatory and compliance audits
Experience participating in ERP implementations or system transformation projects is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships
Demonstrated success in living the values of The M.E.I. Way

Responsibilities

Ensure inventory-related internal controls are designed and operated effectively.
Investigate, report on, and establish corrective action for monthly inventory variances.
Provide education and visibility to inventory adjustments to ensure aligned with Company Policy.
Prepare and maintain detailed variance analysis and explanations to support month-end and year-end financial reporting.
Develop and maintain inventory reconciliation procedures and support documentation.
Monthly Review of inventory valuation and inventory valuation testing.
Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen the overall control environment.
Document and maintain process narratives, and related procedures.
Prepare working papers and supporting schedules.
Prepare selected fuel tax returns and other commodity tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial tax regulations.
Reconcile tax filings to inventory movements, sales records, and accounting records.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on business operations and compliance processes.
Respond to information requests from auditors and other government agencies.
Support financial statement audit(s) and internal control reviews.
Develop meaningful KPI reporting and inventory performance metrics.
Support strategic initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Career growth and development through on-the-job training, professional courses, and peer learning
Friendly and inclusive work environment
Salary: Starting at $85,000 per year
4 Weeks Paid Vacation
Employer-matched Group RRSP
Employer-paid Health & Dental Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare & Lifestyle Spending Account
Life & Disability Insurance
Bonus Incentives through Employee and Customer Referral Programs
Employee Discount & Perks Programs