Controller - 18 Month Term Position - Jobs in Humboldt, SK

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Humboldt Co-operative is hiring a Controller for our Senior Leadership Team.Who we are:As a Co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, returning profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Humboldt Co-op operates in the communities of Humboldt and Lanigan. We are a growing Co-op and our sales were over $50 million last year. Humboldt Co-op operates in a variety of commodities such as food, petroleum, gas bar/convenience stores and agricultural inputs and services. To learn more about who we are, visit us at www.humboldtcoop.crs.What you’ll do:As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the General Manager, you will:

• Foster a positive working environment that enables the engagement of all team members in the pursuit of desired results.
• Oversee the administration of current Finance service agreements with two other Co-op retails.
• Actively contribute to organizational decision making and establish, implement, and maintain strategic plans and policies.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team, providing input into the development of organizational strategies.
• Ensure finance-related regulatory, legislative, and policy requirements are met and updated as required.
• Lead and support the Finance Team, ensuring alignment of responsibilities and operational goals to support the organization’s vision.
• Conduct financial forecasts and reviews to determine the feasibility of proposed business projects.
• Provide leadership of the financial function which includes general accounting, cost management, budgeting, and asset protection.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statement summaries, reconciliations, and other cost-benefit analysis and financial management reports.
• Coordinate the year-end audit process including the review and/or preparation of working papers, schedules, analysis, and other documentation as required.
• Provide analysis on financial results including trends, performance metrics, and benchmarking within the business, profession, industry, and economy and apply knowledge to align and implement programs and policies.
• Design, implement, and evaluate internal financial controls and policies with a proactive focus on business risks to ensure compliance with accounting and taxation requirements.

Who you are:You possess the following qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment with attention to detail.
• Proven problem solving and analytical abilities.
• An ability to develop effective business partner relationships with all stakeholders.
• A post-secondary diploma/degree in Commerce or Business Administration with an accounting major.
• A CPA, CA or CMA professional designation or a combination of education and relevant experience would be an asset.
• A minimum of 7 years of accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Co-operative model

Essential Competencies:

• Financial Acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
• Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Drives Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
• Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful

Humboldt Co-op offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package, an employee discount and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.Please apply online by June 15, 2022 or contact Andrea Hiltz at andrea.hiltz@humboldt.crs for more information.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.Quick Apply

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