Financial Specialist

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Role: Financial Specialist

Location: Okotoks

Hours: Full-Time. 40 hours per week. Remote.

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Financial Specialist at Trouw Nutrition, Okotoks, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

Financial Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the accurate and timely execution of accounting processes and financial administration activities within the assigned area of responsibility.

• Financial Specialist is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting activities, including fixed asset accounting, capital project monitoring, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities across multiple entities.

• Apply finance policies, procedures, and accounting standards to ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant financial activities.

• Maintain fixed asset records, including capital projects, asset additions, transfers, disposals, retirements, and related documentation.

• Prepare journal entries, accounting adjustments, account reconciliations, and support month-end/year-end close activities.

• Investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and ensure account balances are accurate, complete, and properly supported.

• Support internal and external audits by maintaining documentation and preparing required accounting information.

• Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders, while supporting process improvements, system enhancements, and finance projects.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives, support audits and compliance activities, assist with documentation and reporting requirements, and contribute to projects aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of finance processes.

• The role works closely with operational stakeholders and finance teams to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, issues are investigated and resolved, and financial information is maintained in accordance with company policies and accounting standards

Who we’re looking for

• Diploma in accounting with 5 to 7 years of experience

• Degree in accounting with 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment.

• 2–4 years of progressive experience in understanding of financial statement, financial analysis , budgeting and forecasting and modelling

• Experience with fixed asset accounting and capital projects considered an asset.

• Strong understanding of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

You’ll also need

• Fast-paced environment with a heavier workload at month-end. Experience working in a multi-entity environment with multi-business unit activity is strongly preferred.

• Solid understanding of business partnering.

• Attention to detail

• Persistent communication and able to follow up and follow through- Collaborative

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!

• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)

• Annual bonus

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

#Ownit

Additional Information  

Accessibility: Nutreco is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.  

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.  

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.  

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Pay Transparency Statement: Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.  

#SPTN #trouwnutrition

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.