Job Description
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Manger, Corporate Accounting on a permanent basis on our Finance team. This position is a hybrid opportunity within Western Canada. Are you a catalyst for a strong culture, innovation and strategic process improvements and working cross functionally? This opportunity and team are right for you as we’re looking for someone to enable our team members to thrive and move our business forward with practical and integrated processes and tools.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and coach a team of experienced accounting professionals in the performance of traditional accounting functions and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, internal controls and accounting standards.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement to strengthen processes that advance financial, administrative, management and operational accounting.
- Play a critical role in establishing best practices and guiding the analysis and documentation of current business processes to lead the identification, evaluation, and implementation of improved operational efficiencies, financial reporting, and business analytics for the benefit of FCL and the CRS.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and local Co-ops to create tailored solutions, resolve issues and identify opportunities that enhance accounting processes and outcomes.
- Partner with both internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the financial components of operations and projects by executing the creation of processes, analysis, and frameworks.
- Oversee FCL’s corporate credit card program and expense management system including the integrity of data, analytical tools, policies and methodologies that support financial management objectives.
Who you’ll work with:
You will work closely with the Finance team, the Corporate Accounting team, local Co-ops, and peers throughout FCL. You will have 3 Accounting Supervisors as direct reports who have 25+ employees themselves and will report into the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting. You will be part of a team that strives for a culture of collaboration, excellence and customer service.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Finance and:
- Have 8 + years of accounting experience, knowledge of technical financial systems will be considered an asset.
- Have a Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major preferred (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
- Have a CPA designation.
- Have strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and communications skills.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by July 24, 2023.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLLP
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.
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