Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO CANADA 25+ years experience The WestGen Group of Companies (the Group or the Company) is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors that’s comprised of dairy and beef producers in Western Canada. The Group encompasses the following businesses, each of whom have their own Board of Directors and report their financial results individually. Working in an exciting industry and growth oriented company, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the right hand to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and be responsible for managing the overall financial operations of WestGen Group of Companies and providing accurate information to the Board of Directors. This will include financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and preparing financial reports, and reporting to top management and externally. They will lead an accounting team comprised of a Financial Controller, Accountant, A/P, A/R, and a payroll specialist and be responsible for directing and managing the company’s accounting function, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures, maintaining accounting systems, and implementing changes as needed. The company has experienced significant growth and the internal systems haven’t kept pace. The CFO will take the lead in reviewing current systems and identifying opportunities to modernize and automate systems and processes. An IT roadmap is also being developed that the CFO will take the lead on once approved. As such, it will be important that the CFO have a high aptitude for technology and have previous experience leading the function. The ideal candidate will have proven success in achieving objectives and managing change; building and developing a high performing team; and a comprehensive understanding of ERP systems on and off premise. To be considered for this role candidates are expected to have a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability; an entrepreneurial outlook; and a strong work ethic. The successful candidate will hold a professional accounting designation, coupled with extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management. Previous experience in the agriculture sector would be a definite asset.

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