Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding roles. Our organization is currently recruiting for a:
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Our Vancouver office is seeking an experienced finance professional to join the Finance team supporting Financial Reporting activities. This role is part of a team responsible for general ledger account structure, consolidation, eliminations, currency translation, and internal and external reporting. This team is responsible for collecting data, reviewing the data for accuracy, and performing analysis for our financial reporting and assisting in the design, development, and implementation of processes to capture, record, and report financial information. It is also expected this team will participate in the evolving world of Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") reporting as it grows in prominence in the reporting world.
We operate in a multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional environment, which requires complicated foreign currency translation accounting. A strong understanding of functional and reporting currency is needed to ensure the accuracy of internal and external financial reporting. Experience preparing or auditing complex consolidated cash flow statements is considered an asset.
We are looking for a self-starter, creative problem solver, and strong communicator who thrives on new challenges and has an achievement-oriented mindset. You are curious, have an aptitude for innovation, bring continuous improvement strategies to the process, and have strong analytical skills. You must partner with cross-functional teams, including our corporate accounting, operational accounting, financial planning & analysis, and sustainability teams.
We believe in continuous employee development and have a subject matter expert (SME) approach for our finance team. Our accountants have the opportunity to master an area of accounting and then move to develop expertise in another subject area of finance and accounting. The result is a well-rounded professional with a broad range of experience that is promotable to other roles within finance.
We have operations in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Occasional travel to locations outside Vancouver may be required.
What You'll Do
- Prepare or approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Ensure corporate accounting policies and best practices are applied.
- Prepare quarter-end and year-end working papers to support financial, ESG, and tax reporting. Responsible for analyzing the data gathered, following up on unusual variances and documenting the findings.
- Assist with the preparation of pension and share-based payments accounting work papers.
- Assist with the preparation of the consolidation files and the consolidated and legal entity financial statements and notes.
- Prepare data for various government surveys and other reporting as required.
- Improve processes and reporting, create efficiencies, and automate procedures, including internal controls.
- Participate in system upgrade and process improvement projects, including the testing and documenting changes.
- Ad hoc and special projects, as required.
Who You Are:
- Professional accounting designation in a public accounting firm.
- 3+ years of related experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- A detailed and proactive approach to work.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular, Excel.
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting is considered an asset.
- Experience driving automation and process improvements in financial reporting processes is considered an asset.
- Experience with Oracle EBS, Oracle EPM, JDE accounting software, and BI reporting is considered an asset.
Compensation package:
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity.
- The typical salary range for this position is between $90,000-$112,000 depending on location, education and work experience.
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.
Your Workplace Location:
- With its stunning scenery, mild climate, and hospitable locals, Vancouver is renowned worldwide as a top tourist destination and an ideal place to call home.
About Us:
We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world's largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and a solid pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
Diversity
At West Fraser, we strongly believe that promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we are constantly striving to foster a culture that values and respects the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every individual. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that is dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Come aboard and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community at West Fraser.
Sustainability
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create an exceptional building material. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
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