The Role 

Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Commercial Accounting Manager will be responsible for various financial tasks, including cost and project accounting, data management, financial modeling, journal entries, and month-end activities, while also overseeing the Commercial Finance team. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

>        Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial records, data, and modeling for Commercial and Timberlands Finance;

>        Developing and maintaining consistent tracking of information to support informed business decisions and project reporting;

>        Preparing and analyzing transactions at month end for reporting purposes, preparing management reports for discussion, and reviewing reconciliations;

>        Accounting and reporting on project performance related to the Log Purchase Program and Timberlands finance projects;

>        Ensuring that team members are properly trained and supported to perform their duties and functions effectively; and

>        Maintaining a safe, dynamic, inclusive workplace that aligns with the company goals and values. 

Required Skills and Experience

>        CPA Designation;

>        5 + years of Financial Accounting experience;

>        Strong attention to detail and analytical skills;

>        Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

>        Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor, develop, and manage a team of professionals;

>        Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills;

>        Proficiency in operations systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, 3Log LIMS and Cobblestone is preferred but not required; and

>        Forestry accounting experience is preferred but not required.