Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Retail Accounting on a full-time basis within our Finance team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.


Are you a strategic leader with a passion for financial excellence and operational impact? This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of retail accounting across a diverse network of co-operatives.

What you'll do:

Lead a large team in delivering accurate and timely full-cycle accounting services to a network of Local Co-ops across Western Canada. Provide guidance and oversight on financial reporting, accounting standards, and compliance requirements, while maintaining effective relationships with external auditors. Develop and manage departmental business plans and budgets, including evaluating and setting chargeback models for services provided to Local Co-ops. Partner with internal teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvements, optimize accounting workflows, and support ongoing operational enhancements. Oversee the preparation of consolidated statistical information of the Local Co-ops to help analyze their overall financial performance and health. Lead our support services team to ensure accurate and timely processing of equity statements, cheques and EFTs on behalf of the Local Co-ops.

Who you'll work with

:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Local Co-op Financial Services and Systems, you'll lead the Retail Accounting team, working with Local Co-ops, senior leaders, and internal departments to deliver consistent, high-quality accounting services. You'll directly supervise 2 Accounting Managers, and 1 Retail Accounting Support Supervisor, and oversee 4 Accounting Supervisors, and approximately 40 unionized and non-unionized employees. In addition, you'll oversee reporting standards, service rates, resourcing, and departmental planning while driving efficiency and maintaining strong stakeholder support and service levels.

Why it matters:

We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who are you:

You are looking for a career in Finance and:


Have a Bachelor of Commerce/Business, majoring in accounting or finance. Have a professional accounting designation is required (CPA). Equivalent experience will be considered. Have 8+ years of relevant progressively responsible accounting or finance experience including leadership/ supervisory experience (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
This opportunity is a

Band

8

- Management

position and falls within the

Management career stream.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by July 30, 2025 ! Please follow the application instructions below:


If you have People Forward access, please apply online with reference to requisition #9288 . To apply online, visit HR Self Service under "System Links" on the HUB. Click on the Co-op logo to visit your home page and then select "Current Jobs". For further assistance, click here.


If you are not currently on People Forward, we invite you to send your resume and cover letter to internalcareers@fcl.crs . Please discuss your intentions and have a career conversation with your team leader before submitting your application.


For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Hailey Radcliffe, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at Hailey.Radcliffe@fcl.crs.


We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.


As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.


Posted on July 16, 2025.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.