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Senior Financial Analyst

04/06/2020
Senior Financial Analyst

Great Lakes Grain is looking for a motivated senior financial analyst to join our Team. Work under the direction of the Controller as the senior financial analyst, you are responsible for complete and accurate accounts for all assets, liabilities, equity and receipts and disbursements for Great Lakes Grain. Ensures that related accounting and control activities meet generally accepted accounting principles and are in line with sound financial control procedures. Leveraging all data points available develops recommendations and provides leadership in implementing processes to monitor quality and accuracy of information to guide the achievement of volume growth and contribute to grain division profitability to create long term value for the Organizations.

What will you be responsible for:

  • Responsible for the preparation, accuracy and distribution of all monthly and annual accounting reports and financial statements meeting deadlines.
  • Responsible for the timely generation, review and distribution of selected reports such as sales, gross income, and inventory reports and detail/summary information.
  • Complete the inventory valuation functions and gross margin reporting.
  • Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and provides subsequent monitoring and explanations of variances.
  • Review monthly financial results with management and partner personnel with perspective to interpret accounting information to better solve problems related to financial results, inventory control, services and contracts.
  • Review and monitor the contracts and hedged position and ensure the position is within company policy.
  • Assist in developing and administering the credit policy for Great Lakes Grain.
  • Monitor cash flows.
  • Create or modify existing VBA and SQL scripts to enhance data automation and improve accuracy.
  • Recommends and directs a system of internal controls for the protection and accurate accounting of assets, liabilities and equity.
  • Assists with the external and internal audit process.
  • Fosters appropriate cross training focus and team perspective within the area and related support groups to enhance control, effectiveness, and efficiency.
  • Fosters communication and co-operation with FS Partners and AGRIS accounting staff to improve and enhance the sharing of information and develop processes to enhance control, effectiveness, efficiency and reporting.
  • Understands and follows the Company’s health & safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements for this position:

    • CPA designation preferred
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. advanced formulae, macro, VLOOKUP & pivot table)
    • Experience with data analytics, database reporting, and writing SQL scripts an asset
    • Preference given for individuals with grain accounting experience.
    • Preference given for individuals with experience using VBA, SQL, .NET or other programming skills
    • Proven professional written and oral communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and presentation skills.
    • Demonstrated planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.

    We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive training program along with the opportunity to join one of Ontario’s most progressive co-operative crop and technology leaders. If you are interested in furthering a Career in Agriculture as part of an industry leader, developing innovative solutions and enhancing the profitability of our members, we want to meet with you!

    About Great Lakes Grain

    Great Lakes Grain is a grain marketing partnership between AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. and GROWMARK, INC. (including FS PARTNERS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc.)

    Great Lakes Grain is one of the largest operators of Ontario country elevators. It represents close to 460,000 MT (18 Million bushels) of storage capacity with total marketing in excess of 40 million bushels serving farmers at more than 30 AGRIS Co-operative and FS PARTNERS branded locations from Windsor through to Toronto and north to Georgian Bay.

    We offer competitive marketing options for fall-delivered and on-farm stored grain and provide a complete array of grain services with combined resources and expertise through our owner-partnerships.

    Great Lakes Grain is a co-operatively run business which gives it an advantage because it has access to a broader reach into the market through the co-operative network. It operates under co-operative principles, values and it management team reports to a board of directors made up of representatives from its owner-partners.

    Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence by April 16, 2020 to:

    Great Lakes Grain HR

    humanresources@greatlakesgrain.com

    Great Lake Grains is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all those who apply however only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

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