This entry level Finance position is centered around preparing JE’s, GL account analysis and reporting but also requires significant amounts of time spent supporting staff with finance processes and providing vacation relief for yield reporting, livestock settlement and inventory accounting.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 16. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Reporting: (25%)

• Compose and upload Journal entries
• Prepare Balance sheet account reconciliations monthly
• Track and ensure outstanding items in reconciliations are cleared within 2 months
• Prepare weekly and monthly vitals reports
• Track government assistance payments and submit to corporate, if applicable
• Other reporting as required

Accounting & Controls (35% - 40%)

• Provide accounting support to other Office Staff
• Review Overhead expenses for materials usage and comparison to plan
• Review Overhead expenses accuracy and completeness (expense account analysis)
• Assist in cost forecasts and Budget preparation
• Regulate packaging and maintenance cycle counts
• Process direct post invoices
• Supplier Invoice processing follow up when needed
• Coordinate activities with Maintenance
• Perform quarterly C3 inventory control audits to ensure compliance to MLF standards
  • Create remediation measures to ensure compliance
  • Monitor remediation measures if items are non-compliant

Administrative (15%)

Vacation relief (20-25%)

• About 20 days per year of vacation relief for Cost Analyst.
• Cost Analyst/Live procurement position coverage
  • Create purchase orders and invoices for hog producers
  • Manually enter production transactions in SAP daily
  • Provide yield information to management & supervisors
  • Analyze inventory and make inventory adjustments as needed

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.
• 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.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of balance sheet accounts. This role also leads process improvements and system enhancements to optimize accounting operations.

How You'll Help:

• Financial Statement Preparation: Support the corporate accounting team in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and consolidation packages.
• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including accounting for additions, disposals, transfers, and performing monthly closing processes and reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet Validation: Validate various balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Process Improvement: Lead projects focused on process improvements and system enhancements, as required.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior and intermediate accountants as needed.
• Ad Hoc Assignments: Perform other accounting assignments as required.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation preferred.
• Professional Accounting designation held or near completion.
• Continuous development of knowledge and skills in the field of accounting, including accounting practices and Day & Ross specific requirement.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial statement preparation and process improvement.
• Advanced in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently to contribute to a team and work well with a team to implement new processes and systems.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior and intermediate accountants.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices preferably in the transportation industry.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: 

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more) 
• Competitive base salary 
• Retirement savings plan 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Tele Health Program 

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed for this position! We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and resourcefulness.

What you will do

• Coordinate requests related to Finance applications such as Peoplesoft, Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion planning, ARCS, Concur, Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), and Coupa.
• Support distribution of communication to core business areas of procure to pay (P2P), contract to cash (C2C), acquire to retire (A2R) and record to report (R2R) and manage team Outlook mailbox
• Coordinate with Finance Systems team members to provide reporting to internal and external audit requests.
• Manage JIRA/Service Now dashboard reports to support team meetings
• Data extracts to support internal and external stakeholder’s requirements
• Coordinate with Finance Accounting the submission and execution of Chart of Account requests

What we are looking for

• Creative and courageous, with the ability to manage in an environment of change to help us take bold, strategic moves in this rapidly evolving retail environment 
• Action oriented, and comfortable taking calculated risks to better serve our customers and business 
• Outcome focused thinkers with the ability to analyze and visualize, to ensure continuous improvement of our financial systems across our entire business 
• Collaborative team players who build relationships easily across various stakeholder groups
• Team players who build and develop relationships that effectively anticipate and respond to disruption, while consistently delivering strong performance 

What you will bring

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and/or Service now would be an asset.
• Experience with JIRA and/or Service now would be an asset.

Weekly Hours: 36.67 

Salary Range: $80,150.88 to $93,935.04 CAD per annum (2023 rates)

In the role of National Supply Chain Finance Manager working in Toronto, ON you will be part of the Six Pints Supply Chain Finance team.  You will be the key finance business lead for the brewery and distribution locations across Canada. You will support, provide guidance and be a proactive leader within the leadership team. Additionally, you will provide leadership, analysis and reporting of both the performance and price variances related to total Six Pints Supply Chain.

This position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the leadership team and Six Pints Supply Chain.  

The Responsibilities: 

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations.
• Ensure month-end & quarter-end close processes are completed timely & accurately.
• Provide leadership with respect to effectively managing with the Supply Chain Operations team both the performance and price variances within Supply Chain Financial reporting.
• Responsible for the leadership and development for 1 direct report.
• Operates as a proactive business partner in providing financial support, stewardship of key processes & controls, and leadership.

The Other Qualifications:  

• You are an authentic leader. You value and respect differences and believe inclusion and belonging is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture. 
• You have a university degree and financial designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA etc.).
• You have 3+ years manufacturing experience, including 2+ years at management level position.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities. 
• You build relationships and collaborate to get the desired outcome. 
• You take accountability for results - acting with integrity and honoring commitments. 
• You have a thirst for learning - you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.  
• You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office.
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities. 
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference - from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are. 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.  
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities. 
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resouces. 
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for reporting to the facility Accounting Manager providing efficient clerical support while preparing invoices and statements, reconciling accounts and posting to general ledgers and other accounting records based on standard accounting practices.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations
 

• Enter A/R Payments and review outstanding invoices.
• Follow up with customer for past due accounts.
• Enter customer PO’s into the system.
• Prepare monthly adjustments, reversing journal entries and accruals.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure payment for capital assets and maintain current subledger for all fixed assets.
• Various month end duties completed by assigned deadline.
• Review accounting discrepancies with appropriate department.
• Generates reports.
• Petty cash management.
• May be required for payroll or reception backup.
• Maintain accuracy in financial records while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to solve discrepancies in accounting data.
• Interpret accounts and financial statements for accountants and management.

Credentials
 

• High School Diploma or an equivalent general education and work experience.
• Previous related background experience.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and financial software.
• Demonstrate working knowledge IFS, SAP BPC

 
Desired Characteristics
 

• Interact with others demonstrating good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Possess organization skills dealing with a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work in a team setting assisting others to complete routine tasks efficiently.
• Ability to learn additional functionality in the ERP system, work procedures, and expand financial knowledge in areas.

 
What Linamar Has To Offer
 

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports trams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

87 Campbell Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1B9, CA

The Senior Financial Analyst provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is knowledgeable in the full transactional details and accounting cycle and can effectively review all transactions within the portfolio and can communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders. Provides analysis, takes leads and makes recommendations for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting, audit and process improvements. 

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.   

Opportunities for Development:   

At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles.  Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:  

• Finance roles for different industry workstreams
• On account operations leadership roles in both Facility Management and Project Management

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety Ownership and Regulatory Compliance: 

• Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated by BGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law. 

Accounting  

• Complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle 
• Completes and resolves assigned complex or high volume account reconciliations  
• Identifies and resolves complex transactional accounting discrepancies.  Recommends solutions for accounting discrepancies and seeks involvement of management, where required 

Accounting Policy 

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported 

Audit Support and Controls 

• Intermediate understanding of internal/Client control requirements and seek guidance on complex areas. In addition to ensuring compliance. 
• Maintains accurate and complete records for audits 
• Gathers audit support data upon request 
• Liaises with auditors to review audit support 

Financial Systems 

• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software 
• Intermediate understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems 
• Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate and more complex system setups, as well as recommend technology improvements related to Finance 

Planning/Forecasting 

• Prepares more complex forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations)  
• Responsible for partnering with stakeholders in preparation of forecasts   

Analysis 

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to internal and external stakeholders 

Reporting 

• Preparation and/or review of internal/external reports  
• Presenting reports to stakeholders 
• Prepares intermediate business cases 

Scope/Complexity 

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios 
• With complex transactions 
• Some understanding of the broader portfolio 

Interaction with Stakeholder  

• Increased Stakeholder interaction  
• Consults with Manager for significant issues with recommendations 
• Generate transactional data and more complex analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations 

Financial Management/Contract Interpretation 

• Strong understanding of financial obligations of portfolio and ability to investigate and interpret on areas as required. 
• Ensures portfolio deliverables of a financial nature are met in a timely and efficient manner 
• Monitors forecasted annual performance and recommends/assists in action plan 
• Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts 

Process Adherence / Implementation 

• Understand complex business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation 
• Conducts root cause analysis on process gaps. Recommends major process improvements within assigned portfolio 
• Prepares draft policies and procedures 

Problem Solving 

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies  

Technical and Business Knowledge 

• Has gained an intermediate level of understanding of the industry and business which they support.  Can answer basic questions regarding the general business. 
• Has cultivated relationships with operational counterparts and has earned trust as a business partner. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College/University graduation and CPA designation and 3-5 years of demonstrated experience
• Ability to communicate accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)