Finance Director Full-time Job

As a member of the VP Finance, Controller’s team, the primary responsibility of this position is to integrate financial reporting, process, controls and analysis into Maple Leaf’s Integrated Report and Sustainability Strategies. This position will work closely with the Sustainability team and support their work. This includes the accountability of producing the Greenhouse Gas (“GHG”) Inventory, staying current with evolving GHG and financial standards and identifying our financial exposure to sustainability related initiatives, such as carbon market credits. This also includes staying current with all new guidelines and standards, including SBTi, FLAG, and IFRS S1 and S2.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by August 13. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Accountable for the calculation and methodology of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and ensure it is aligned with the latest Greenhouse Gas Protocol Guidance.
• Assess the impact of environmental strategies such as regenerative agriculture and anerobic digestion on the GHG inventory.
• Lead the evaluation of Science-Based Target Initiative target setting and responsible for the application and assessment process.
• Review all Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) metric, ensuring accuracy in data, consistency in approach, repeatability and reportability within the annual Integrated Report, Task Force on Carbon-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”), Global Reporting Initiative Index (“GRI”), Carbon Disclosure Project (“CDP”) Questionnaire, etc.
• Support the Sustainability Team in preparing material and attending Disclosure Committee meetings.
• Manage the carbon offset programs and renewable energy credits used to maintain our carbon neutral claim.  
• Maintain the internal carbon calculator used to assess environmental impacts to all capital expenditure requests
• Research and determine, in conjunction with the technical accounting team, the accounting treatment and impact of any sustainability efforts and resultant impact to Maple Leaf’s financial results.
• Key subject matter expert in the implementation of a GHG system to automate the calculation of the GHG inventory
• Liaise with external auditors
• Manage a team of two professional staff
• Special projects as required

What You’ll Bring:

• CPA, CA designation, with 10+ years of experience
• Knowledge of IFRS guidance on ESG, including S1 and S2
• Experience with GHG inventory and SBTi would be an asset
• A good understanding of internal controls, especially around non-financial data
• Previous experience with external auditors
• Strong reporting, budgeting, and analytical skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to be able deal and build relationships with people at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand process and identify opportunities for improvement to develop and create efficient processes
• Exhibits a keen interest in social and environmental causes and initiatives
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Advanced PC proficiency, especially in Excel
• Experience with SAP and Sustainability’s Resource Advisor Software would be an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Were a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Lets build a better future, together.