Controller, Eastern Canada

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever
- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

The Controller provides hands-on leadership to a group of direct and indirect reports, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and centralized procurement teams. The position reports to the Senior Director, Accounting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Close & Reporting
- Develop, manage, and support core accounting processes for A/P, A/R, and Inventory.
- Lead the financial close process from recording to reporting for a designated group of facilities.
- Monitor key financial controls to ensure their effectiveness.
- Monitor product cost standards, review variances, prepare root cause analysis.
- Partner with management from other functional groups to review product cost / periodic expense variances (vs. budget / forecast) and take corrective action.
- Prepare reports that summarize and forecast business activities and financial position on a regular and ad-hoc basis, enhancing management reporting with insightful and value-added analysis and metrics.
- Research, interpret, and provide general and technical accounting support based on IFRS standards.

Business Support
- Provide leadership for the annual budget and monthly forecast processes, coordinating specific activities in collaboration with FP&A team and Senior Director, Accounting.
- Provide ad-hoc analysis to internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a key member of the Finance team, assisting in critical projects and initiatives.
- Act as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues as they arise.
- Point of contact for internal and external audit requests.
- Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as required.

People Leadership
- Maintain work schedules, ensure proper coverage during absences.
- Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
- Allocate work among staff to ensure workloads are properly balanced.
- Oversee the work of accounting staff to ensure that established procedures are being followed and policies are being respected.
- Manage the performance of employees by setting goals / objectives, providing feedback, and initiating progressive discipline as needed.
- Partner with and build cross-functional relationships with leaders from other departments to drive business results.
- Inspire a culture based on transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 Years progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years of experience at the managerial level
- 5-10 years financial modeling experience
- Tier 1 ERP experience desired, preferably SAP
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
- Proficiency in French is an asset but no required
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptable to change from new systems, business processes, and job requirements
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
- Able to work collaboratively to solve complex business changes while prioritizing workload
- Attention to detail, monitor and check work or information
- Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office) with proficiency in Excel
- Respect and adhere to ethical principles regarding data protection and confidentiality
- Discretion in approach to work due to the sensitive nature of information
- Presentation Skills
- Ability to:

- Train, motivate and coach employees
- Maintain composure, communicate and work effectively under pressure
- Take direction
- Time and stress management
- CPA designation preferred
- Valid Driver’s License

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlin