Accounting Supervisor

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Supervisor, Business Accounting on a permanent basis on our Retail Accounting team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you an experienced accounting professional eager to take your career to the next level? Join us and become a key player in nurturing and expanding the valuable relationships we have within our team and with our business partners! We’re seeking someone who can leverage their accounting expertise to drive growth and support our collaborative efforts. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of Senior Accountants, Accounting Technicians and Accounting clerks responsible for providing full cycle accounting services to local co-ops retails; this includes participating in the recruitment process, performance management, and professional development.
• Lead the accounting team during the year end process to ensure that Financial Statements are presented in accordance with ASPE; this also includes coordinating with internal and external auditors and answer questions the auditors may have.
• Collaborate with Region Finance and Control Managers to provide system guidance and recommendations on accounting standards.
• Prepare and operate within the team’s annual plan and budget.

Who you’ll work with:

You will work closely with the finance and accounting professionals across the Co-operative Retailing System and will have a team of direct reports. You will report into the Manager, Financial Controls & Accounting and be part of a team that strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, building relationships and valuing the perspectives of others.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:

• Have 6-9 years of relevant, progressively responsible accounting experience with 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business with a major in accounting (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. 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 what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 13, 2025.

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

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.