Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the preparation and execution of development plans for all team members working up, down and across key constituencies and provide regular feedback to division controllers / mill accountants with mill managers.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Financial Reporting

  • Responsible for the review of 4 to 5 assigned mills’ financial statements; including approval of journals and review of reconciliations.
  • Provide Accounting Support to the Mills where needed
  • Responsible for the preparation of segment month-end performance reports.
  • Experience with Capital Project cost tracking/spend control and analysis vs budget.

• External Quarterly Reviews and Annual Audit

  • Responsible for review of quarterly mill audit lead sheets.
  • Ensure all audit requirements are met and completed to the agreed timelines.

• Internal Controls

  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with current internal controls; both yours and your assigned mills.
  • Support SOX & internal control testing as assigned.

• Systems Implementation/Process Improvement

  • Support reporting transition to Oracle EPM. Participate in design/training workshops. Complete user testing/validation
  • Lead and coordinate efforts to design and implement common processes that meet business' process vision and business control objectives within the segments.

• Team Development

  • Working with the Director and the other leads, manage the development and execution of development plans of mill accountants and their teams.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 4-year degree, preferably in business, accounting or finance
• CPA designation or working towards one preferred.
• Related work experience of 5-7 years (depending on type) is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Flexible, detail-oriented, accurate and able to prioritize to meet deadlines. Results orientated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to forge working relationships at all levels in the organization.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley controls preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Oracle financial systems preferred and must be proficient in MS Office
• Supervisory experience preferred

What Will Make You Stand Out:

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

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision 
• 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Invitation to Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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