Senior CPA Analyst – Assistant Controller

Cpanewbrunswick; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Groupe Savoie Inc. is seeking a Senior CPA Analyst – Assistant Controller to partner with divisions, ensure financial integrity, and support evolving practices. This role forms part of a succession plan toward Controller responsibilities.

The successful candidate will collaborate across finance, manage monthly closings, and contribute to strategic analyses while fostering continuous improvement in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience preparing financial statements and financial analysis.
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls.
• Experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills; bilingual French/English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly and annual financial closings.
• Produce, analyze and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Prepare accounting entries, reconciliations and analyses.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with standards.
• Develop strategic financial analyses for decision making.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts and business scenarios.
• Analyze profitability, costs, margins and manufacturing performance.
• Develop KPIs and financial dashboards.
• Participate in CAPEX analyses and business cases.
• Support cost analyses of supply, fiber, biomass and profitability.
• Monitor inventory and margin optimization; assist audits.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Financial modeling

Bilingual English/French

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage

Tableau

Interal

LIMS

Asana

Job description

Senior CPA Analyst – Assistant Controller (Succession plan for the position of Controller)

Location
Remotely or in-branch (NB, NS or ON)

About Groupe Savoie Inc.

Groupe Savoie Inc. is a leading Canadian company specializing in hardwood processing, with a strong presence in New Brunswick, the Atlantic provinces, and Ontario, and established partnerships in Quebec. Rooted in the communities where it operates, the company places rigor, ethics, and people at the heart of its success. Recognized for its expertise, integrated approach, and commitment to sustainable development, Groupe Savoie values sound governance, financial transparency, and continuous improvement of its practices.

Job summary

Reporting to the Financial Director, the Senior CPA Analyst – Assistant Controller plays a key role in the organization's financial performance. They act as a business partner to the various divisions, ensure the integrity of financial information, and actively contribute to the evolution of Groupe Savoie's financial practices.

In a context of growth and continuous improvement, the person will gradually participate in the transition to the responsibilities of the Controller position.

Main responsibilities

• Participate in the coordination of monthly and annual financial closing activities;
• To produce, analyze and interpret financial statements and management reports;
• Prepare and review accounting entries, reconciliations and financial analyses;
• Ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with accounting standards;
• Develop strategic financial analyses to support decision-making;
• Participate in the development of budgets, financial forecasts and business scenarios;
• Perform analyses of profitability, cost price, margins and manufacturing performance;
• Produce and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards;
• Perform financial analyses related to investment projects (CAPEX) and business cases;
• Contribute to cost analyses of supply, fiber, biomass and operational profitability;
• Participate in inventory monitoring and margin optimization;
• To monitor tax obligations, indirect taxes, and to prepare audit files;
• Participate in external audits and internal controls;
• Contribute to the preparation of applications for government grants and funding;
• Develop and recommend improvements to financial processes, internal controls and management tools;
• Participate in automation, standardization and continuous improvement projects for the Finance function;
• Act as a resource person for the accounting team and support the development of best practices;
• Collaborating closely with managers to support operational and financial performance;
• Carry out any other mandate or special project assigned by the Finance Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field;
• Relevant experience in accounting and financial analysis;
• Experience in preparing financial statements and in financial control;
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls and best financial practices;
• Experience in cost accounting;
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (important asset);
• Advanced proficiency in Excel;
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills;
• Bilingualism (French and English, spoken and written) is essential;
• Knowledge of Sage, Tableau, Interal, LIMS and Asana is an asset.

Required skills

• Analytical and strategic mindset;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills;
• Strong results orientation;
• High level of professional rigor and attention to detail;
• A spirit of continuous improvement;
• Ability to simplify financial information;
• Developed sense of collaboration and business partnership;
• Initiative, autonomy and professional judgment;
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously;
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Flexible hours;
• Group RRSP with employer contribution;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Wellness Program;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A growing company offering real opportunities for advancement.

An opportunity for advancement

This position is part of our succession plan for the Finance function. The successful candidate will receive support to gradually expand their responsibilities towards a Controller role.

Our mission

To enhance the value of forestry in order to optimize our growth model and to benefit all of our stakeholders.