Director, Corporate Accounting

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Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Director, Corporate Accounting on a permanent basis on our Finance team. This position requires onsite work, with flexibility, based in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a well-respected organization and Finance team by providing valuable insight and accounting expertise on varied and complex issues? We are looking for someone to provide leadership to a diverse group of accountants and collaborate in business decision making to achieve the strategic objectives of FCL.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership and responsibility for all accounting functions and presentation of business unit and consolidated financial statements including the annual budget process.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to strengthen processes that advance financial, administrative, management and operational accounting.
• Evaluate and recommend courses of action to maximize financial and operational results to assist business units in achieving their desired results.
• Support the complete annual audit process as the key accounting expert. Ensure compliance with fiscal policies, internal controls, accounting standards and financial processes.
• Be a technical subject matter expert and help identify and implement improved processes that enhance the JDE financial system to gain efficiencies among FCL and the entire CRS.

Who you’ll work with:

You will be responsible for two direct reports and will advise the teams that they are responsible for: Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting. You will work closely with various business units and will report into the Associate Vice President, Accounting on a team that strives to cultivate a culture of engagement, continuous improvement and innovation with a commitment to quality.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• Have 10+ years of relevant progressively responsible experience in financial management.
• Have a university degree in Business or Commerce (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have a Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by February 26, 2024.

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

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check and credit check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.