Finance Manager/Controller

Co-op Community Spaces; Birtle; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Pension plan

Job summary

Twin Valley Co-op in Birtle, MB invites applications for a Finance Manager/Controller at our Corporate Administration Office. The role partners with the GM and senior leadership to steer financial strength, governance, and strategic planning.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, tax, and compliance, lead a team, and help make capital decisions while promoting risk management and accountability in a community-focused organization.

Qualifications

• CPA is required, or candidates actively pursuing CPA may be considered depending on experience.
• Progressive 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, administration, or senior financial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit, tax, and compliance.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, capital planning, risk management, and organizational decision-making.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and support high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Values that align with Twin Valley Co-op’s commitment to community, service excellence, teamwork, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial reporting, tax, audit, payables, receivables and compliance.
• Partner with the GM and SLT on planning, policy, capital decisions, investments, and organizational priorities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on finance, cash flow, capital additions, business performance, and competitive trends.
• Maintain strong financial controls, support Enterprise Risk Management, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote proactive risk awareness.
• Prepare clear financial information and reporting to support governance, Board oversight, and informed decision-making.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across the organization.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Governance

Education

CPA designation

Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Twin Valley Co-opis hiring a Finance Manager/Controller at our Corporate Administration Office in Birtle, MB.

Who we are:

We have deep roots in our community. Over 95 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly – give back to our members through Co-op Equity. We look to the past to prepare for our future vision of being theRetailer of Choicein our communities.

In this rapidly changing world, we strive to keep apace and innovate, to ensure our community footprint stays strong and true to our roots. As we innovate, we require Team Leaders to develop fresh, modern ways to deliver our premium products with extraordinary customer service.

As Finance Manager/Controller, you are a strategic partner to the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team. This role is a key leadership position functioning as the senior finance leader and responsible for supporting the organization’s financial strength, strategic planning, operational decisions, risk management, and governance.

• Financial Stewardship: Lead accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial reporting, tax, audit, payables, receivables and compliance.


• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the GM and SLT on planning, policy, capital decisions, investments, and organizational priorities.


• Financial Insight: Provide analysis and recommendations on finance, cash flow, capital additions, business performance, and competitive trends.


• Risk & Compliance: Maintain strong financial controls, support Enterprise Risk Management, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote proactive risk awareness.


• Governance Support: Prepare clear financial information and reporting to support governance, Board oversight, and informed decision-making.


• Team Leadership: Lead and develop high-performing teams across the organization

The Community:

Twin Valley Co-op serves a broad geographic area in Western Manitoba from Elkhorn, Miniota, Birtle, Foxwarren, Rossburn and Russell communities and villages within. We provide a full range of services such as Bulk Petroleum, Food Stores, Home & Building Supplies, Agro Centres, Co-op Ag Equip Service and Gas Bars. If you are interested in moving to this area:

The region we do business in is a diverse and multicultural trading area with many ethnic peoples and communities inclusive of First Nations, Metis, Ukrainian, Mennonite, Philippine, French to name a few. We strive to have our customer service team mirror the communities we live in. Our people are passionate about community involvement and regularly invest in community initiatives for youth, health, education, sports, agriculture and more.

The region boasts four-season recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, ball fields, golf courses, curling, hockey arenas as well as downhill skiing. Outdoor enthusiasts boast about our parks and valleys, hunting, fishing, camping and seasonal festivals. The region is also home to excellent education and healthcare facilities with emergency services, cancer care, ultrasound, lab & x-ray and dialysis units. Strong supporting industries such as potash mines, oil and gas operations offer a strong labour market for spouses or family members.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are a strategic, detail-oriented financial leader who brings sound judgment, strong business acumen, and a collaborative approach. You possess:

• CPA is required, or candidates actively pursuing CPA may be considered depending upon experience.


• Progressive 6 + years of experience in accounting, finance, administration, or senior financial leadership.


• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit, tax, and compliance.


• Experience supporting strategic planning, capital planning, risk management, and organizational decision-making.


• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and support high-performing teams.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Values that align with Twin Valley Co-op’s commitment to community, service excellence, teamwork, and innovation.


• Honesty, trustworthiness, accountability, and a results-oriented approach.

Deadline for applications: Position Open until filled.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. See more information about this position at www.twinvalleyco-op.crs .

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