Director of Finance

Prairie Co-op is hiring a Director of Finance to lead our Finance department based out of our Administration Office in Melville, SK.

Reporting to the General Manager, this is a key leadership role that will collaborate with the senior leadership team to contribute to the overall strategic planning and decision-making for Prairie Co-op. The Director will be responsible for implementing financial strategies, managing accounting and budgeting, and ensuring the financial health of our organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive and experienced leader with a strong background in finance and a commitment to maintaining a high standard of financial practice.

What you’ll do:

• 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 dedicated team of 280 employees provides a range of products and services to support our over 12,000 member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. With an annual revenue of $140 million, Prairie Co-op is a leading cooperative committed to serving our members and communities. To learn more visit: https://www.prairieco-op.crs/sites/prairie/ 

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• You have a Bachelor of Commerce/Business degree with a major in finance or accounting. A professional accounting designation such as CPA is considered an asset.
• You have over 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance, with prior leadership experience.
• 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.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries and a Short-Term Incentive Plan.
• A comprehensive benefits package and employer-contributed pension plan.
• A generous time-off policy.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and find career growth through programs like tuition reimbursement.
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.

Apply online or contact emily.evans@prairie.crs  for more information.

Position will remain open until filled. FCLUL

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