West Fraser

Regional Operations Controller

West Fraser • $123K — $147K *
Quesnel, BC V2J 0A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation - CPA required
  • 5-7 years of related work experience in manufacturing
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with Oracle financial systems

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate accounting processes for Western Canada divisions
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records
  • Oversee inventory and cost control processes
  • Guide division controllers through financial closing
  • Identify opportunities for financial performance improvement
  • Lead development of finance staff and succession planning
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits package including medical and dental
  • Pension plan
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Accident insurance
  • Vacation and holiday policy
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the primary responsibility of this position is to assist with all aspects of Western Canadian accounting and compliance, including review of month-end work papers and financial reports, support divisional staff through month-end accounting issues and review new accounting issues for compliance with accounting principles and WF policies and procedures.

You'll Do:

  • Coordination of accounting processes for the divisions in Western Canada
  • Ensure the accuracy, timing, and integrity of financial records for assigned divisions
  • Oversee mill accountants in maintaining inventory and cost control processes
  • Guide division controllers through month, quarter, and year end close process
  • Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, cost management, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead the development of Divisional Controllers and finance staff across the region through coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and succession planning.
  • Partner with divisional and regional leadership to identify talent, support career development, and build organizational depth within the finance function.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth across the operations finance organization.
  • Ensure adequate internal controls are established and adhered to
  • Support Sarbanes Oxley activities and all related compliance activities
  • Special projects and other duties assigned.


You have:

  • A professional accounting designation - CPA,
  • Related work experience of 5-7 years (depending on type) is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Oracle financial system experience required


What Will Make You Stand Out:

  • Analytic skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • SOX Compliance
  • Presentation Skills
  • Written and oral communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Reasoning ability


Compensation Package:

  • The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience and education. The range is between $123,805 and $147,000.
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays


Your Workplace Location:

Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn't take long to feel part of Quesnel's welcoming community. For more information on the city of Quesnel, visit https://www.quesnel.ca/.

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.
Learn more about West Fraser
Size
8,200 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 Year Trend
+18.8%
NASDAQ
WFTBF
* Ladders Estimates

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