West Fraser

Divisional Controller

West Fraser$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree in Accounting, Business, or equivalent field
  • Preferred: CPA designation or in progress
  • Knowledge of full cycle accounting and cost accounting
  • Understanding of SOX and IFRS compliance
  • Proficient in computerized accounting systems, especially Excel

Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end close process and financial reporting
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with management
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts to the General Ledger
  • Conduct variance analysis reporting against budget and benchmarks
  • Oversee the reporting of financial, operational, and statistical data
  • Forecast and budget for mill operations
  • Supervise inventory records and participate in physical inventory counts
  • Ensure compliance with financial records and internal controls
  • Lead working capital management initiatives
  • Assist in internal and external mill audits
  • Participate in finance projects, especially in automation and system implementation
  • Develop and maintain financial and non-financial KPI reporting
  • Handle ad-hoc assignments as directed

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Pension and savings plans offered
  • Life, disability, and accident insurance included
  • Generous vacation and paid holiday time
  • Additional benefits aimed at enhancing employee well-being
Full Job Description
Manning Forest Products, located in Manning, AB, is recruiting a Divisional Controller.

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.

You'll Do:

  • 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.


You have:

  • University Degree in Accounting, Business or equivalent;
  • Preferred but not required: accounting designation (CPA) or working towards designation
  • 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.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
  • 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.


Your Workplace Location:

The Town of Manning is a family-friendly community located in Northwest Alberta. The area offers affordable housing, year-round recreational activities, and outdoor pursuits. Our mill and forest operations form an integral part of the community, providing economic stability to employees and families that live in Manning and the surrounding County of Northern Lights. See more atwww.manning.caandwww.countyofnorthernlights.com

About West Fraser

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a Canadian forestry company that produces lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, and wood chips based in Quesnel BC, Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is a member of the Forest Products Association of Canada. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was twice recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and five times as Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2017. Also, the company was recently named for the fourth time as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's Best Employer for Recent Graduates for 2018. West Fraser was founded by three brothers from Seattle: Pete, Bill and Sam Ketcham in 1955. The three brothers decided to do business together and purchased a small planing mill in Quesnel, British Columbia. Over the years the company grew, "West Fraser has become the largest lumber manufacturer in North America with 8,600 employees globally – about 5,000 in Western Canada – at about 50 locations." In April 2020, it was revealed that Jim Pattison had upped his stake in West Fraser to 13.8% ownership, prompting speculation that the Canadian billionaire had plans to merge the company with Canfor, of which he owns 51%. In response, West Fraser adopted a shareholder rights plan or "poison pill" in order to defend against any attempts at a takeover.
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