Woodlands Finance and Accounting Analyst

Job title: Woodlands Finance and Accounting Analyst

Job description: Description :

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company, listed on the TSX and NYSE. The Company produces lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). West Fraser has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers eight times, including 2021.

We are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. West Fraser’s corporate office in Quesnel or Vancouver, BC is currently seeking a high caliber candidate for the role of:

Woodlands Finance and Accounting Analyst

The Canadian Woodlands team is responsible for the sourcing, accessing, harvesting, and transporting of timber for West Fraser’s Canadian operations. In addition, this group also organizes and monitors the reforestation of tenures.

As part of the corporate accounting group, reporting to the Canadian Woodlands Controller, you will provide financial and analytic support on all issues impacting the Canadian woodlands operations of West Fraser, including the on-going softwood lumber dispute with the U.S.

You will become the subject matter expert in woodlands finance and accounting and will leverage technology resources to add efficiencies and share information. Occasional travel to operations will be an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and provide support at the divisional level. You will also play a critical role in the on-going softwood lumber dispute with the U.S. regarding countervailing duties and stumpage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert on our woodlands accounting policies and procedures,
• Work closely with divisional controllers in applying those policies and procedures, and ensure consistency amongst divisions,
• Refine and maintain financial reporting for our Canadian Woodlands operations,
• Prepare detailed financial analysis of key Woodlands metrics,
• Be a key resource on the softwood lumber trade file, including compiling log cost information as requested by the US Department of Commerce,
• Partner with IT resources for efficient use of software and successful deployment of upgrades,
• Assist with month end support including log cost analysis for Canadian divisions,
• Develop a detailed understanding of the Woodlands business transactions and cycles and logging contractor pay, while remaining current on government legislation regarding forestry accounting.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A professional accounting designation. Individuals with other business experience may be considered, such as Certified Financial Analysts,
• Minimum of three years of business experience,
• Well-established organizational and time management skills,
• Strong verbal and written communication skills,
• A detail-oriented and proactive approach to work,
• A continuous improvement mindset and a desire to solve problems,
• Strong computer systems skill set.

Considered an asset:

• Forest industry experience is preferred but not required,
• Experience working with Trimble LIMS and Oracle EBS preferred.

West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

If this position sounds like the start of a career for you, apply today in confidence by submitting your resume and cover letter to: . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The review of applicants will be on-going, beginning immediately.

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.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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