Director of Finance

Prairie Co-op is hiring a full-time Director of Finance on a permanent basis at our Administration Office in Melville, SK.

Who We Are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, 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 how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.prairieco-op.crs.

What You’Ll Do:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director of Finance will be a key leader in overseeing all financial and accounting operations at Prairie Co-op.

This role is pivotal in upholding business and administration processes, ensuring the effective execution of financial policies, and supporting our member services and financial operations. This role collaborates with the leadership team to ensure alignment of financial programs and practices and is responsible for developing policies to support key activities and programs.

The Key Responsibilities Areas Include:

• Provide leadership for the Prairie Co-op’s Finance function, including general accounting, cost management, budgeting and IT.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships within the leadership team, actively participate in strategic planning and decision making, and participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and programs.
• Oversee the development and execution of the Prairie Co-op’s overall financial strategy, including accounting/financial reporting, budgeting, tax, audits, and external investing activities.
• Provide financial analyses, studies, and counsel on matters of significant financial impact, including economic/competitive trends, pricing, cash flow, product line evaluation, and capital additions.

Why It Matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who You Are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• You have a Bachelor of Commerce/Business degree with a major in accounting. A professional accounting designation such as CPA is required.
• You have over 10 years of financial management experience in an equivalent size of business organization. Retail financial management experience is strongly preferred.
• You’re familiar with forecasting and budgeting, inventory control and asset management, internal and external audit for regulatory due diligence.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

• Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.
• Apply at careers@prairie.crs or contact emily.evans@prairie.crs  for more information.
• Position will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.