Financial Controller

4 weeks ago


Wyoming, Canada Wanstead Farmers Co-op Full time

Wanstead Farmers Co-operative Co., Limited is a farmer owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for our customers/owners. The co-operative continues to expand and is seeking an experienced accountant to assume the role of Financial Controller. This position would report to the General Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy workplace and possesses a desire to play a key role in this progressive co-operative.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting. Responsible for managing all aspects of corporate accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, inventory, tax, and other required reporting in a timely and accurate manner. Perform on-going Balance Sheet review and analysis. Be present at monthly board meetings.
- Responsible for all aspects of the general ledger, including journal entries, month end and year end journal entries and closing of periods and year end.
- Responsible for preparation of all working papers required for the annual audit, organizing inventory counts and other audit requirements.
- Participate in the development of strategic and business plans. Participate in activities pertaining to new ventures and capital projects.
- Prepare the annual budget.
- Prepare reports that summarize and forecast business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
- Responsible for payroll.
- Mentor and lead the accounting team through coaching and development to foster a strong team and “team player” attitude.
- Drive compliance in the organization with all financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Advise on the establishment and on-going review of all financial and accounting policies and procedures; ensure adequate education and awareness of these is prevalent in the organization. Ensure adequate internal controls are in place.
- Lead and drive a continuous improvement mindset for financial processes, systems, and reporting.
- Lead implementation of new enhancements to our ERP software systems.

Required Qualifications
- Professional accounting designation CPA preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting.
- Demonstrable ability to effectively manage, motivate and supervise personnel.
- Excellent knowledge of computerized accounting systems and Office 365.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills and interpersonal skills.
- A plus would be experience with the financial aspects of grain marketing.
- A plus would be experience with managing HR policies and procedure compliance.

Wanstead Farmers Co-operative is 100 per cent farmer owned and was established in 1924. Wanstead is a grain marketing and farm input supply company that services its client base through 3 branches located in Wyoming, Alvinston and Inwood.

**Wanstead Farmers Co-operative Co., Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply, however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.**

**Salary**: From $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-09-01


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