Job Description

Our Vancouver office is looking for a finance professional to join the Canadian corporate accounting team as a Senior Corporate Accountant

The team is responsible for accurate and complete financial information in a dynamic, multi-currency, multi-entity environment. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Corporate Accountant leads and supports period-end close activities and oversees team deliverables, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls and SOX requirements. You will be a partner with other finance teams and corporate leaders across the company to support financial planning and explain financial results. This position will drive continuous improvement of financial processes to strengthen internal controls and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

You’ll Do:

• Lead and support accurate and timely period-end, quarter-end, and annual close activities, including oversight of team deliverables.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting to prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for complex transactions.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis for corporate entities, ensuring that transactions are accurate and valid.
• Support the development of team capabilities and subject matter expertise through cross-training and coaching.
• Partner with corporate business leaders to prepare budgets and explain financial results and budget-to-actual variances.
• Maintain the corporate coding manual and ensure consistent coding for transactions across our corporate entities.
• Approve and release invoices for payment.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures, internal controls and SOX requirements.
• Prepare supporting working papers for financial reporting and tax teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in all areas of the financial process.
• Lead or participate in user acceptance testing for system and process changes.
• Act as the key resource for both the external and internal audits
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analysis

You’ll Have:

• CPA designation
• 3-6 years of progressively increasing accounting experience.
• Proactive mindset to take ownership, problem solve, and drive improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze and communicate financial results clearly.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and problem-solve.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Prior Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience considered an asset.
• Prior experience with Oracle EBS/JDE will be considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position is $90,000-$115,000, with variation based on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Your Workplace Location:

Nestled amid captivating natural beauty, Vancouver offers an enchanting experience for visitors. Its balmy climate, coupled with the warm hospitality of its people, has earned it a reputation as one of the world's most sought-after tourist destinations. However, Vancouver's appeal doesn't just end there. The city boasts a vibrant cultural scene, with a rich diversity of languages and ethnicities, adding to its unique charm. As one of Canada's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, Vancouver is a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and lifestyles, making it an unparalleled place to live.

About Us:

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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