City : Saint John

Category : Finance

Industry : Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers

Employer : J.D. Irving

Retail Division Controller

The Retail Division of J.D. Irving Limited is comprised of a diverse group of companies including Kent Building Supplies, the largest home improvement retailer in Atlantic Canada, Atlas Structural Systems, a manufacturer of pre-engineered structural systems, Industrial Commercial Supplies and Chandler with seven very distinct divisions including sanitation, food services, apparel, communications, industrial and safety.

We offer a fast-paced dynamic work environment and continue to grow our business and transform our operations. This role reports to the Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial accounting and reporting for the retail division including the review of internal and external financial statements.
• Coaching and team development
• Oversight of forecasting and budgeting
• Providing financial insights and other key information to management and other stakeholders
• Responsible for internal controls and corporate governance
• Lead key growth and improvement initiatives
• Other Special projects and ad-hoc analysis as required.

Successful Candidate will possess the following:

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Effective communication skills, brings value to every interaction.
• A strategic thinker, with strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other departments and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online. We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

J.D. Irving, Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. #LI-JM2