Our Brokerage Controller is a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for both the big picture and the details. In this role, you’ll oversee the Brokerage Department and help ensure accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and strong relationships across the business.
We’re looking for a Brokerage Controller to join our head office located in Vernon, British Columbia. Our head office houses Tolko’s corporate services groups including Sales, Marketing & Logistics, Finance, Accounting & Credit, IT, Procurement and Human Resources.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- 5+ years of financial accounting experience.
- Team leadership experience supervising and developing high performers.
- Business degree with an accounting specialty.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required (or equivalent education/experience).
- Knowledge of the forest industry and wood products is an asset.
- Detail-oriented with strong GAAP knowledge, including cost accounting, inventory control, and margin analysis.
- Analytical and organized, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills; able to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
- Advanced computer skills; proficient with Microsoft 365. Experience with JDE and Dynamics AX is an asset.
- Able to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don’t have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the Brokerage Department; accountable for profitability, strategy, and talent (hiring, development, performance).
- Maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards with trader activity, compensation, and sensitive information.
- Oversee departmental administrative and sales functions; build strong partnerships with Mill Sales, Transportation, Accounting, Credit, and Sales & Inventory.
- Support Broker Representatives in managing their commission businesses, resolving issues and challenges, and facilitating growth in external supply.
- Prepare and review monthly close deliverables, including journal vouchers, financial statements, allocations, futures accounts, variance analysis, and trader reporting.
- Calculate/review rebates and commissions, including accruals and payment vouchers.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts and post inventory journal entries (including lower of cost or market).
- Provide audit support (working papers) and help maintain strong internal controls.
- Deliver timely analysis and insights to support leadership and department managers.
- Drive innovation aligned to Tolko’s strategic plan; improve processes, systems (e.g., JDE, Dynamics AX, Workflow, reporting tools), and BI deliverables (dashboards, reports, KPIs).
- Support employees in the department in meeting their life and career goals.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $95,250 to $127,000/year.
- You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
- Competitive benefits and retirement plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued development through job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
- A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
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