Division Controller

Western Forest Products; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company in Campbell River is seeking a Division Controller to lead financial operations for Timberlands. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, leadership experience, and a proven ability to enhance operational efficiencies. Competitive salary, incentives, and comprehensive benefits highlight this opportunity to impact a growing community.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan

Pension plan contributions

Extended health and dental benefits

4 weeks vacation to start

Financial support for learning and development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience post-designation.
• Experience leading a team in financial management.
• Experience within the Forestry Industry considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end closing process and reporting.
• Conduct financial reviews and approve transactions.
• Lead annual planning and forecasting processes.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Improvement oriented

Team leadership

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline

CPA Designation

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is hiring for a Division Controller to be based in Campbell River BC, supporting our Timberlands operations.

What You’ll Do: The Division Controller provides financial leadership and operational support and analysis for all financial results and obligations for our TFL 6 – North Island Timberlands operations. You will oversee and mentor a small team of accounting professionals and work closely with the operational business partners acting as a trusted advisor on all financial matters.

Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of experience post-designation. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team, and experience in forestry or another natural resource industry is a definite asset. You are proficient at Excel, have strong communication skills and would be excited about a role where you can live and work in a small community and make a real impact.

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $92,000 - $125,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
• Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
• 4 weeks’ vacation to start
• Employee family assistance program
• Financial support for learning and development opportunities

Work Environment: This position will be performed in-person based out of Campbell River, BC, and will be required to travel to operations on the North Island as needed based on the operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for operations review of the month-end closing process including journal entries, standard reporting package, account reconciliations, KPI tracking, and Monthly Operating Report analysis and preparation;
• Provide Financial Review and approval for all vendor payments and accounts receivable transactions;
• Analyze monthly statements in terms of key issues in sales, costs, productivity, and margins;
• Prepare ad hoc management reports as needed and ensure the integrity of operations data feeding-related business systems;
• Weekly cost, revenue, inventory turns, EBITDA, KPI reporting and review with Operations Manager as well as assisting with high-level key metrics comments to General Manager;
• Lead the capital planning and tracking processes for the operation;
• Perform analytical support for operational cost and margin improvement;
• Lead and coordinate the operation’s annual planning process, quarterly forecasts, and monthly flash forecasting;
• Provide project support for capital projects and large maintenance projects;
• Assist operations in making financial decisions that maximize performance;
• Facilitate process reliability & optimization analyses;
• Facilitate standardization and streamlining of processes;
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place for the division;
• Coach/develop/mentor junior team members and administration staff; and
• Operation focus on compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline
• CPA Designation
• 5+ Years’ experience in a financial and/or business services capacity
• Strong working knowledge of business systems and processes as they relate to an operation’s auditable financial statements
• Experience within the Forestry Industry considered an asset

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Improvement oriented and focused on identifying business operating efficiencies.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of full cycle accounting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A good working knowledge of MS Office applications particularly Excel (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point).
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including building relationships with operational employees.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.