Director, Corporate Accounting

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Director, Corporate Accounting on a permanent full-time basis within our Finance team in Saskatoon, SK. The role provides strategic leadership over corporate accounting, reporting, budgeting support, and continuous process improvements across FCL and the CRS.

You will lead a team of accounting professionals, drive IFRS-compliant reporting, and partner with senior leaders to develop KPIs and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in financial management, with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of corporate accounting and financial reporting activities, including quarterly consolidated financial statements, year-end reporting, and financial analysis to support senior leadership and Board decision-making.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business

CPA designation

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Director, Corporate Accounting, on a permanent full-time basis within our Finance team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you a strategic accounting leader who thrives on driving financial excellence, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams? Join our Corporate Accounting team, where you'll play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, strengthening accounting practices, and supporting strategic decision-making across FCL and the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS). If you enjoy leading teams, navigating complex financial challenges, and collaborating with senior leaders to drive organizational success, we'd love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of corporate accounting and financial reporting activities, including quarterly consolidated financial statements, year-end reporting, and financial analysis to support senior leadership and Board decision-making.
• Lead the corporate accounting team in supporting consolidated budgeting processes, ensuring accurate financial information and meaningful insights are available to guide organizational planning and operational decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, systems, and financial controls, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across FCL and the CRS.
• Oversee the annual audit process, collaborating with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Partner with senior leadership and business units to evaluate financial performance, develop key performance indicators, and provide strategic recommendations that support operational effectiveness and organizational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting leaders and their teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Who you’ll work with:

You will work closely with Finance leadership, Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, and business partners across FCL and the CRS. You will report to the Associate Vice-President, Accounting, and provide leadership to five direct reports and a broader team of indirect reports. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering accurate financial information, strengthening processes, and supporting informed business decisions.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• Have 10+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in financial management, with demonstrated experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, and leading teams.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business.
• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.