Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? West Fraser’s corporate accounting team is currently seeking a high caliber candidate for the role of:

Financial Analyst: International Trade

As a finance professional, you will join our corporate finance group as an integral member of our trade file team. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter with excellent communication skills who thrives on new challenges and possesses an aptitude for strategy. It is a unique and exciting opportunity to develop your business acumen and expand your role as a business advisor in a high-profile position.

The Trade File is an ongoing dispute between Canada and the U.S. over the import of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. The U.S. has applied duties and tariffs on these imports and West Fraser is required to participate in annual reviews of the various information used to calculate the rates. Your primary responsibility will be to support the team in preparing the responses to the anti-dumping section of Trade File investigation. This consists of analyzing sales data, understanding and explaining cost flows, coordinating data collection from various parties, and communicating this information to our external legal counsel. This role requires the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts to stakeholders with limited financial background.

This role will expose you to a global view of our company including how we do business, our legal structure, and our finance and business policies and practices. This position requires interaction with senior management (including C-Suite), employees at multiple locations, and third-party stakeholders and requires the ability to change messages to fit the audience and exercise indirect influence across our organization. A successful candidate will, after progressing in this team, be well-positioned to pursue a career at the company in line with their interests and aptitudes.

Requirements:

• Supporting the anti-dumping section of the US Trade File investigation, including gathering, summarizing, and presenting data, as well as being the point of contact with the lawyers and other 3rd party experts
• Providing strategic ideas and future development for financial improvement for business processes and systems
• Preparing quarterly and year-end financial statement disclosures related to export duties
• Analyzing sales opportunities, market conditions, and competitor results

The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting designation (Canadian CPA or international equivalent)
• 2+ years audit experience at a public practice firm (other business experience may be considered)
• Well-established organizational and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detailed and proactive approach to work
• Creative and inter-disciplinary approach to problem-solving
• Advanced technology-driven data analytics skills
• Mindset for process improvement and efficiency
• High level of motivation and energy

Considered an asset:

• Forest industry experience is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate will work in our Corporate Office in Vancouver, B.C.

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

Apply now at www.westfraser.com/jobs and discover more about our current opportunities!

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