Division Controller

2 months ago


Cowichan Bay, Canada Western Forest Products Inc. Full time

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Western Forest Products have a new opportunity for a **Division Controller**, based at our Sawmill in **Cowichan Bay** on **Vancouver Island.**

**What You’ll Do**: As part of the Manufacturing Finance team, the Division Controller will make meaningful contributions to simplify, streamline, and standardize our operational management reporting. The Division Controller will be directly responsible for supporting the Manufacturing divisions in preparing the monthly financial packages, reviewing key metrics, and looking for opportunities to optimize the operations. The Division Controller will also be responsible for assisting the Group Controller, Manufacturing in delivering accurate consolidated financial statements, forecasts, and ad hoc analyses.

**What We Offer**:

- Salary range of **$90,000 - $130,000** based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension plan contributions - _WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required_
- Extended health and dental benefits - _WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums_
- Generous vacation policy
- Employee family assistance program
- Financial support for learning and development opportunities

**Work Environment**: This role is to be performed in person at our Cowichan Bay Sawmill Division on Vancouver Island, B.C.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Strategic and focused member of operations team;
- Support the operations through month end including KPI tracking, Monthly Operating;
- Report analysis and preparation, journal entries, and account reconciliations;
- Timely preparation of financial analysis, for senior management, the Board of Directors, and others as required;
- Perform analytical support for operational cost and margin improvement;
- Lead and coordinate Manufacturing’s annual operating and capital planning process, quarterly forecasts, and monthly forecasting;
- Consolidate operations’ monthly forecasts, quarterly forecasts, and annual plans;
- Facilitate process reliability & optimization analyses;
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and internal controls are in place for the division;
- Coach/develop/mentor junior team members and administration staff;
- Maintain business knowledge and relationships through regular contact with division lead team members.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline;
- CPA Designation;
- 5+ Years’ experience in a financial and/or business services capacity;
- Strong working knowledge of business systems and processes as they relate to an operation’s auditable financial statements;
- Experience within the Forestry Industry considered an asset.

**Skills, Knowledge, and Required Competencies**
- Improvement oriented and focused on identifying business operating efficiencies;
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills;
- Good working knowledge of a manufacturing environment;
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Detail oriented and strong ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills;
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks;
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including building relationships with operational employees.

**WESTERN OVERVIEW**

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.



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