Divisional Controller

Listed on the TSX, West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Employers for Recent Graduates, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Our Quesnel Sawmill division has an opportunity for a highly motivated:
**DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER**

As the senior financial resource on site, the successful applicant will work with the mill management group to operate and grow our successful lumber division.

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparing timely and accurate full-cycle accounting for the division, including monthly journal entries, financial statement package, reconciliations and required reporting
- Providing operational and financial support and analysis for the division’s management team and the corporate head office
- Supervising administrative office staff and coaching of operational personnel on financial matters relating to their area of responsibility
- Coordinating and preparing of annual business plan
- Providing information and support for preparation of annual business plan
- Participating in the management team and providing value-added decision support
- A professional accounting designation (CPA) or be enrolled in the final stages of completion
- Well established organizational & leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Detailed and proactive approach to work
- Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Oracle and/ or JD Edwards accounting software, considered a strong asset
- Forestry industry experience is preferred but not required

Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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**Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in productivity.