Senior Operations Accountant

Canfor; Prince George; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pulp industry is seeking a Senior Operations Accountant in Prince George, BC. This role involves providing financial analysis, preparing reports, and supporting budget management. Ideal candidates have a CPA designation and significant accounting experience, thriving in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

Performance incentives

Recognition programs

Benefits

Paid leaves

Pension plans with contributions

Savings options

Health initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related accounting experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and supporting analyses.
• Assisting management with departmental budget control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensuring accurate and timely month-end closes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Posting ID:

27903

Position Type:

Regular

City:

Prince George, BC, Canada

Location:

Intercontinental Pulp

You’re a self-motivator who loves new challenges. You easily grasp new concepts quickly, and errors or inaccuracies simply don’t slip by you. You believe teamwork is critical to business success, and you know where to focus your attention when you have a handful of tasks to complete. If this sounds like you, our Senior Operations Accountant role based in Prince George, BC, may be the one you’ve been waiting for.

Your primary focus will be to provide the operations management team with relevant financial and statistical analysis regarding strategic plans and operating budgets. As a key member of the Canfor Pulp finance team, you will be trusted with preparing and presenting a full range of operational, financial, and management accounting reports on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. You will also assist in providing coverage for weekly cost reporting, KPI reporting, and the preparation of the annual business plan and forecasting.

A day in the life of a Senior Operations Accountant will include:

1. Preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and supporting analyses and reports
2. Preparing annual and quarterly forecasts, and supporting special projects for operations and mill management
3. Working closely with the maintenance manager to build, forecast, track, maintain, and report on the maintenance budget
4. Reviewing and evaluating capital and extraordinary maintenance projects as required
5. Assisting management with departmental budget control, cost reduction initiatives, cost/benefit analysis, and providing financial recommendations
6. Preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, including inventory reconciliation
7. Organizing and leading the annual finished goods physical mill inventory count
8. Ensuring accurate and timely month-end closes
9. Preparing monthly and quarterly leadership presentations for the General Manager
10. Monitoring, analyzing, and reviewing coding and approval routing of requisitions, work orders, and change orders in Canfor’s Maintenance Management System
11. Providing external and internal audit support, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and IFRS
12. Coordinating and liaising with internal and external customers
13. Supporting other financial team members as required
14. Providing financial support and backup for the Controller
15. Managing mobile equipment AFE and quarterly submissions, tracking, and approvals
16. Preparing annual ICBC mobile equipment insurance and providing related listings and FMV for insurance purposes
17. Performing other duties as assigned

Ideally, you have your CPA designation and/or 5+ years of related accounting experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment. You possess strong analytical skills, an keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Working in a team environment comes naturally to you, and your ability to jump in where needed most sets you apart.
Please express your willingness to relocate to any of our operations to further demonstrate your interest.

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The salary range for this position is: $98,000.00 - $122,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including performance incentives, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with contributions, savings options, and health initiatives. We invest in our employees' professional and personal development and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.

We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, even if they do not meet every criterion listed. Our focus is on the right fit for our organization.

We appreciate your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Our hiring process includes various screening steps such as assessments, references, and background checks, depending on the role and location.