Senior Operations Accountant

You’re a self-motivator who loves new challenges. You easily grasp new concepts quickly and errors or inaccuracies simply don’t slip by you. You believe teamwork is critical to business success and you know where to focus your attention when you have a handful of tasks to be completed. If this sounds like you, our Senior Operations Accountant role that is based in Prince George, BC may be the one you’ve been waiting for.

Your primary focus will be to provide the operations management team with relevant financial and statistical analysis in regards to strategic plans and operating budgets. As a key member of the Canfor Pulp finance team you will be trusted with preparing and presenting a full range of operational, financial and management accounting reporting on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. You will also assist providing coverage for weekly cost reporting, KPI reporting and the preparation of the annual business plan and forecasting.

A day in the life of a Senior Operations Accountant’s will include: 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements and a full range of supporting analysis and reports
• Prepare annual and quarterly forecasts, and assist with special project support for operations and mill management
• Work closely with maintenance manager to build, forecast, track, maintain and report on maintenance budget
• Review and evaluate capital and extraordinary maintenance projects as required
• Assist management with departmental budget control, cost reduction initiatives and cost/benefit analysis, and provide financial information and recommendations
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to the production and sales finished goods inventory reconciliation
• Organize and lead the annual finished goods physical mill inventory count
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end closes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly leadership presentations for the General Manager
• Monitor, analyze and review coding and approval routing of requisitions, work orders and change orders in Canfor’s Maintenance Management System
• Provide external and internal audit support and ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies and IFRS
• Coordinate and liaise with both internal and external customers
• Support other members of the financial team when required
• Provide financial support and back-up for the Controller as required
• Mobile equipment – quad mill building of annual mobile equipment AFE and well as quarterly AFE submissions, tracking and approving on all mobile equipment purchases and major rebuilds
• Preparation of annual ICBC mobile equipment insurance (quad mill), as well as provide quad mill mobile equipment listings and FMV for annual property insurance
• Other duties as assigned

Ideally, you have your CPA designation and/or have 5+ years of related accounting experience, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment. You have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail and the insatiable need to be in a fast-paced environment. Working in a team environment is second nature to you and your ability to jump in where needed most is what sets you apart from your counterparts. “Compound our interest” in your application by expressing your willingness to relocate to any of our operations.

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The salary range for this position is: $98,000.00-$122,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.