The Opportunity
Hawk’s Agro is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to provide financial leadership across Hawk’s Agro and the broader AgAlliance network.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, accounting, inventory controls, financial systems, and month-end processes in a multi-location agricultural retail environment.
Working closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, accounting and operational teams, the Financial Controller will help strengthen financial processes, improve efficiencies, and provide meaningful financial insight to support business decisions and performance.
About Hawk’s Agro & AgAlliance
Hawk’s Agro is an established agricultural retailer and part of the broader AgAlliance network, serving producers and communities across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Together, AgAlliance businesses provide seed, fertilizer, crop protection products, biologicals, petroleum, agronomic services, and other solutions to Canadian producers. Each business maintains its local relationships and expertise while benefiting from the resources and opportunities of a larger organization.
As part of the JGL Group of Companies, we are guided by a simple philosophy: Understand. Advise. Collaborate.
What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and supporting financial records.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and monitor working capital requirements.
- Provide oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and credit exposure.
Inventory, Controls & Systems
- Provide financial oversight of inventory controls, valuation, and reconciliation processes
- Analyze performance by location and product category to identify risks and opportunities.
- Strengthen accounting controls, processes, and workflows.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, automation, and overall efficiency.
- Coordinate annual audit activities and support tax, GST, lender, insurance, and other reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Lead, coach, and develop accountingand finance team members.
- Build strong relationships with operational leaders.
- Serve as a trusted financial partner to the Chief Accounting Officer and leadership team.
- Collaborate with finance leaders across the JGL Group to support consistency and alignment.
- Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and evolving business needs.
What You Bring
- CPA designation required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum five years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Previous Controller experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with financial reporting and month-end/year-end processes.
- Experience with inventory accounting, cash flow, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
- Demonstrated ability to strengthen controls and improve financial processes.
- Experience leading and developingteam members.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
- Agriculture, agricultural retail, or multi-location business experience is considered an asset.
What Will Make You Successful
You are analytical, accountable, and comfortable working both at the detail level and at a broader business level. You take ownership, build strong relationships, and look for practical ways to improve how things are done.
You bring strong business judgment, communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and seasonal environment.
Why Join Hawk’s Agro?
This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful financial leadership role within an established Saskatchewan agricultural business while contributing to the continued growth of the AgAlliance network.
If you are a CPA who enjoys combining strong financial leadership with practical business partnership, we would like to hear from you.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced financial professional looking for an opportunity to lead, improve, and make a meaningful impact within agriculture, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply for this opportunity through Indeed.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Moose Jaw, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please describe your experience in a Controller or senior accounting/finance leadership role. What were your primary responsibilities, and what areas of the business did you oversee?
- Describe your experience managing or overseeing inventory accounting and controls. How have you identified and addressed inventory discrepancies, valuation issues, shrinkage, or other inventory risks?
- Tell us about a time you had to lead, coach, or develop an accounting or finance team. What was the situation, what approach did you take, and what was the result?
- Based on your experience, what do you believe makes you particularly well suited for this Financial Controller role? Please highlight the areas where you feel you could make the greatest impact.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- progressive accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Location:
- Moose Jaw, SK (preferred)
Work Location: In person
