Manufacturing Controller

Conifex; Prince George; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Conifex in Prince George, BC seeks an experienced Manufacturing Controller to lead the finance team for sawmill and power plant operations, reporting to the CFO and partnering with operations to drive financial performance.

You will translate operational performance into financial insights, oversee budgeting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and leverage ERP/BI/AI tools to improve accuracy and timeliness of reports.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a senior accounting or finance role.
• Manufacturing finance experience with costing, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proven leadership of finance teams and partnering with operations.
• IFRS knowledge and inventory costing in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/BI systems experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and administrative team while partnering with sawmill and power plant leaders to translate operational performance into financial results.
• Develop KPIs and analyze costs, productivity, recovery, margins, budgets and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Own manufacturing financial reporting and planning including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and management reporting.
• Strengthen manufacturing accounting, controls, inventory costing, reconciliations, ERP master data and audit-ready documentation.
• Lead capital and strategic financial support by evaluating capital proposals and tracking project spend.
• Advance technology by identifying opportunities to automate reporting and reduce manual processes via ERP/BI/AI.

Skills

Senior accounting

Finance leadership

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation (British Columbia)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experiencedManufacturing Controller to join our Finance team in Prince George, BC and provide financial leadership and business partnership to our Mackenzie manufacturing operations. Reporting to the CFO, the Manufacturing Controller will lead the financial and administrative functions supporting our sawmill and power plant operations. This highly collaborative role works closely with operations leaders, planning and operational teams, business unit finance and administration, corporate executives, and external advisors. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting and financial management expertise with a practical understanding of manufacturing operations. You will translate operational performance into financial insights, identify opportunities to improve costs and productivity, strengthen reporting and controls, and help leaders make informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, improving processes, and using technology to make financial information more timely, accurate, and actionable. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $121,550-$143,000.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance and administrative team while partnering closely with sawmill and power plant leaders to translate operational performance into financial results and actionable business decisions.
• Drive financial and operational performance by developing and monitoring KPIs, analyzing costs, productivity, recovery, uptime, energy generation, margins, budgets, and forecasts to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Own manufacturing financial reporting and planning, including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, management reporting, financial analysis, and ensuring accurate, timely information that supports operational and corporate decision-making.
• Strengthen manufacturing accounting, controls, and processes by overseeing inventory costing and valuation, reconciliations, ERP master data, financial controls, reporting procedures, and audit-ready documentation.
• Lead capital and strategic financial support by evaluating capital proposals, tracking project spending, supporting long-term manufacturing plans, managing working capital, and providing financial analysis for strategic and operational initiatives.
• Advance technology and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate reporting and reduce manual processes through ERP, business intelligence, AI, and other emerging technologies while building financial and analytical capability across the team.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in a senior accounting or finance role.
• Manufacturing finance experience, with demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and mentoring finance teams and partnering with operational leaders.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and capital project evaluation.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and inventory costing, with the ability to apply accounting principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP and business intelligence systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.

Preferred:

• Experience in forest products, sawmilling, lumber manufacturing, or power generation.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations with multiple cost centers, production processes, and operational KPIs.
• Experience with capital planning, processes, project accounting, and government funding or contribution programs.
• Experience in a public company or professional assurance environment, including external audit requirements.
• Experience with business intelligence, financial dashboards, ERP optimization, process automation, or advanced analytics.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, AI, and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, combined with a CPA designation in good standing with CPA British Columbia, or an equivalent recognized professional accounting designation.

Additional information

Why Join Us:

• Make an Impact: Play a key financial leadership role supporting sawmill and power plant operations.
• Lead and Develop: Build the capabilities of a talented finance and administrative team while working closely with experienced operational and corporate leaders.
• Drive Innovation: Help shape the future of manufacturing finance through improved reporting, automation, business intelligence, and the practical application of AI and emerging technologies.
• Influence Strategic Decisions: Contribute to capital planning, forecasting, operational improvement, and long-term strategic planning while providing financial insight that helps drive better business decisions.
• Professional Growth: Expand your leadership, manufacturing finance, technology, and business partnering skills in a role with broad exposure across finance and operations.
• Meaningful Workplace: Join a company that values collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and responsible business practices.
• Conifex is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute, grow, and succeed.

Working hours: 40-0 hours per week.

Minimum experience: 5 years.