Grande Prairie Division is currently recruiting for a
Controller.Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller is a critical part of the Mill Management Team.
You'll Do:- Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial close & analysis for both financial and non-financial metrics including monthly & quarterly reconciliations.
- Responsible for the completion of mill financial forecasts (monthly, quarterly reforecasts and annual plans)
- Provide weekly cost reporting to support Mill Margin Improvement Initiatives
- Support Capital Projects through cost tracking and analysis vs budget
- Oversee inventory control and analysis
- Ad hoc analysis as requested by Mill Management and Corporate Finance
- Working with the Mill GM to ensure compliance with current internal controls
- Support SOX & internal control testing as required
- Support the site procurement through purchase order effectiveness to meet spend forecasting & control, vendor queries and issue resolution
You have:- Ideal candidate will have 4-year degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
- CPA designation or working towards one is preferred
- 3+ years of related work experience is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Detail oriented with unrelenting accuracy and ability to prioritize critical tasks to meet various deadlines
- A 'self-starter' driven for results, possessing ability to work independently and forge relationships at all levels in the organization
- Experience with Oracle & JD Edwards financial systems is preferred, but must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Sarbanes Oxley controls experience is considered a key asset
Compensation Package:- Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability & accident insurance, EFAP, paid vacation and holidays
Your Workplace Location: West Fraser Grande Prairie Division is located about 10 minutes south of the city.
Although our facility operates 24 / 7 / 365, this position has a schedule that is primarily Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly working in an office environment.
Grande Prairie, Alberta has a growing population of over 70 000 and is less than 5 hours northwest of Edmonton in the "Peace Country Region". Grande Prairie is the 'hub' for northern Alberta, northern BC and the NWT; with infrastructure to support an additional 300 000 visitors. For more information visit Welcome to Grande Prairie
We appreciate all candidates, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
