Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Accounting Specialist on a permanent basis on our Finance team.
This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.
Are you an accounting professional looking to take your career to the next level by contributing to the overall success of a multi-faceted organization? This role will allow you to use your knowledge and expertise to provide advice and recommendations on complex transactions across the Co-operative Retailing System!
What you’ll do:
- Provide technical expertise, direction and support to Ag & Energy business combinations, acquisitions and complex transactions teams. This includes providing guidance on implications of transactions, providing analysis and interpretation of transactions and responding to internal and external stakeholder questions.
- Participate in project planning and analysis including collaborating with team leaders, providing strategic advice and support, making recommendations and providing mentorship and troubleshooting to team members.
- Mitigate risk and liability by ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards and corporate policies and procedures, ensuring situations are resolved to contain potential risks.
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external professionals at multiple levels and exercise a high level of rigor and attention to detail in written and verbal communication.
Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will work closely with the Corporate Accounting team and will report into the Manger, Ag & Energy Accounting. This team strives to cultivate a culture of teamwork and collaboration to provide the best and most accurate service to the CRS.
The Collaborators: You will work closely with other functions in our Finance business unit and collaborate across the organization with project teams, local Co-op leaders and other business unit leaders.
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 5-7 years experience in both accounting and financial reporting
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business, with a focus in Accounting (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required
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 November 1, 2024
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP
As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record background check in accordance with FCL policies.
Posted on October 21, 2024
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.
