Assistant Controller - Red River Co-op

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We have deep roots in our community. 86 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly – give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 49 gas bar locations, 23 car washes, six cardlocks, nine food stores, two standalone pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

The Opportunity:

Red River Co-op invites applications for the position of Assistant Controller at our home office located at 10 Prairie Way, in Winnipeg. This position reports to the Controller.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Provide day-to-day guidance and training to the accounting department to ensure that they meet finance department’s operational goals;

• Review monthly account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness, ensuring accounting policies and procedures are adhered to;

• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of interim and year-end financial reporting in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles;

• Provide analysis of financial results including trends, performance metrics and benchmarking;

• Design, implement and evaluate internal financial controls and policies with a proactive focus on business risks to ensure compliance with accounting and taxation requirements;

• Assist with the coordinate of the year-end audit process including the review and/or preparation of working papers, schedules, analysis and other documentation that is required;

• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local legal requirements by understanding existing and new legislation, adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising senior management on needed actions;

• Work closely with the Controller to identify, design and implement change management initiatives within the co-operative with the goal of driving efficiencies within the business;

• Collaboration with operations team to provide financial support where required, including financial analysis to understand the financial implications of ongoing projects, potential opportunities and/or problems experienced. Assist in the implementation of new financial systems; and

• Perform other accounting and administration duties as required.

A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA);
• Minimum 5 years of progressive and relevant accounting experience;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding and rapidly changing environment;
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, analyze and interpret technical and numerical information;
• The individual must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and results-oriented, be diligent and work with a sense of urgency;
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of individuals in a wide range of situations;
• Experience working with JD Ewards would be considered an asset; and
• You are motivated, flexible and possess a strong work ethic.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or [email protected], or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards:

Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.