G3 Canada Limited is a progressive and continuously growing company. As part of our commitment of building a smarter path from Farmer’s fields to the global market, we are establishing a highly efficient coast to coast Canadian Grain enterprise designed to provide a unique competitive alternative to farmers and superior service to customers and stakeholders. The integrity and resourcefulness of our people are the foundation of that commitment.
Job Title: Manager, Financial Control (15-Month Term)
Location: G3 Head Office (On-Site)
Reporting to the Controller, Corporate Financial Reporting, the Manager, Financial Control leads the payroll and accounts payable teams while delivering financial oversight, analysis, and business support across the organization. The role combines operational responsibility with strategic contribution, including budgeting, forecasting, and workforce-related analysis in partnership with HR and Operations.
This position offers broad exposure to the business through involvement in cross-functional initiatives, capital projects, and continuous improvement efforts, along with regular interaction with senior leadership. The Manager also plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting tax compliance and planning activities in collaboration with external advisors and the parent company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, develop, and manage a team including payroll, accounts payable/payments, and CPA analyst, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with senior leadership and serve as a key liaison across Finance, HR, Operations, and TDS to support operational and strategic initiatives, ensuring strong cross-functional alignment and communication.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal audit on corporate accounting and control-related matters as it pertains to area of focus.
- Participate in cross-functional committees and steering groups, including Capex Committee and strategic project teams.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting
- Lead budgeting and rolling forecasting for FTEs, salary costs, and all payroll-related expenses across all entities.
- Partner with VP Operations and VP HR to deliver financial and workforce reporting and insights to support strategic planning, organizational design, and compensation program decisions.
- Provide analysis of workforce costs, trends, and operational drivers to inform decision-making.
- Support HR in compensation-related analysis, including year-end merit increases and STIP calculations.
- Oversee capital planning, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis of capital projects, while supporting investment decision-making through participation in Capex Committee and strategic investment discussions.
- Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial and operational data.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee external regulatory compliance and reporting related to payroll and taxation.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors to facilitate preparation of annual corporate and partnership income tax returns.
- Support tax planning activities, including preparation of tax position papers and contributions to the annual tax planning report for the Audit Committee.
- Monitor and assess new and proposed tax legislation, working with advisors to evaluate impacts to the organization.
- Collaborate with external property tax consultants to manage assessments, appeals, and reviews, and communicate business impacts.
- Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and enhance technical tax knowledge through ongoing development.
Operational Finance (Payroll, AP & HRIS Systems)
- Oversee payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate processing, strong controls, and compliance with company policies.
- Support Payroll as the product owner for HRIS-related processes, partnering with HR and TDS (IT) to ensure systems are supported, maintained, and aligned with business needs.
- Act as primary liaison between Payroll and VP HR, ensuring business requirements are effectively translated within system capabilities.
- Support HRIS system maintenance and enhancement initiatives, ensuring appropriate controls and processes are in place.
Financial Controls, Governance & Financial Reporting
- Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of internal controls across areas of responsibility, with a focus on payroll, procure-to-pay, and tax processes.
- Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place to meet control objectives and mitigate business risk.
- Support the preparation of audited IFRS financial statements, including deferred tax disclosures, estimates, and supporting documentation.
- Support parent company reporting and consolidation processes, including review and analysis of consolidation workbooks to ensure accuracy and alignment with group requirements.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations for assigned areas.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- 5 + years’ of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with exposure to controls and operational finance.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and CPA designation.
- Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to coach and develop others.
- Strong analytical and financial analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
- Working knowledge of Canadian tax legislation, with an interest in developing deeper tax expertise.
- IFRS experience is considered an asset.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Dayforce) considered an asset.
- Experience in agriculture or a related industry is an asset.
If you are looking for a flexible work-life balance, a competitive salary and benefits package and an opportunity to grow your career, G3 will give you this opportunity. Join our diverse team of talented professionals!
G3 is committed to providing a safe and respectful work environment, and to supporting the success of employees throughout the organization. We encourage women, indigenous people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply and self-identify. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities.
