Financial Controller - Moose Jaw

Summit Search Group; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agriculture sector is seeking a Financial Controller for its Moose Jaw location. This key leadership role involves overseeing all financial and accounting functions, providing strategic insights, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and significant experience in financial leadership, ideally within the agriculture industry. Responsibilities include managing a finance team, preparing financial statements, and leading budget processes to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a financial leadership role.
• Strong background in agriculture or agri-business is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a finance team and lead process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the budgeting and financial planning processes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Industry: Agriculture

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions within our agricultural organization. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation, have a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, and bring relevant experience within the agriculture sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting professional growth and high performance.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and risk management strategies.
• Support business operations with cost analysis, margin analysis, and operational efficiency reviews, particularly related to agriculture production and supply chains.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar financial leadership role.
• Strong background in agriculture, agri-business, or related industry preferred.
• Proven ability to manage a small finance team and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.