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Description
West Fraser is a leading forest products company in North America. Our goals are straightforward – leadership through profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.
Our Hinton Pulp division is seeking an experienced, professional, dedicated individual to fill the following position:
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 pulp division.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing all financial activities of the pulp mill. Ensuring the timely completion of financial reports, forecasts and maintaining the integrity of internal controls (SOX).
- Coordination and preparation of annual business plan, including financial aspects of capital and major maintenance.
- Providing operational and financial support and analysis for the division’s management team and the corporate head office
- Mentoring of Assistant Controller and Plant Accountant, and supervision of administrative office staff. Coaching of operational personnel on financial matters relating to their area of responsibility
- Participation in the management team and providing value-added decision support
The successful candidate must possess:
- A professional accounting designation (CPA)
- 5+ years industrial manufacturing experience
- Well established organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Detailed and proactive approach to work
- A high level of motivation
- A strong computer systems skill set
- Forestry industry experience is preferred but not required
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for someone who wants to build their career in our company. In addition to competitive wages and benefits, Hinton Pulp offers a stable, rewarding career. Hinton Pulp also offers an attractive relocation package.
We are located in Hinton, Alberta, 20 minutes east of Jasper National Park, and 2½ hours west of Edmonton. Hinton, set amidst the stunning scenery of the Alberta Rockies, is a modern community of 10,000 offering terrific lifestyles for individuals and families. Relocation assistance is available.
Our region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with exciting activities from skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and ATV’s. Hinton features a full-service acute care hospital, major retail and restaurant chains, community parks and pools, educational institutions for pre-school through post-secondary. To learn more, visit the Town of Hinton Web site: www.town.hinton.ab.ca.
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.
For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.