Job Description
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Join Us! Our team is looking for a Plant Controller for our Edmonton area facilities. Join our family of diverse, talented, and dedicated people and become part of an industry-leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world. Location:Edmonton North and Central Job Type:Salary Role Description Reporting to the Director, Finance (West), the Controller provides direction and leadership to the accounting team. Responsibilities include leading and developing the Finance team, month-end close process, financial and operational reporting for the plants and the Central division, ERP system functions, internal controls, process improvement, maximizing cash flow, annual audit, documentations and ad hoc analysis and reporting. The Controller will be a leader in establishing a customer service oriented and business partner culture in the Finance team and will always be looking for ways to add value both individually and as a team. Main Duties Central Division Provide leadership to the Finance team and oversee day-to-day effectiveness of staff by managing for highest performance. This includes goal setting, coaching, empowering, mentoring, developing, training, and managing individual performance and key result areas. Drive process improvement to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance team while ensuring compliance with company policy, quality processes, and work standards. Preparethe reporting package, including but not limited to the financial statements,bridging, AP and AR reconciliation, and ensure completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the reported information. Analyze and interpret financial results in order to assist and advise the executive team. Coordinate month-end closing process, abiding to set schedule, correcting, and rectifying emerging issues to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are accomplished. Oversee compliance work and liaison with external firms – annual audit, tax compliance and tax returns, pension financial statements, etc. Demonstrate advanced competency in accounting systems management which includes general ledger account mapping, configuration, troubleshooting, research, and development.Act as the focal person and control person for system period closing, coding additions, edits, and corrections. Ensure all balance sheet account reconciliations are completed by the Cost Accountants and reviewed on a timely basis. Drive process improvement to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the cost accounting processes while ensuring compliance with company policy, quality processes, and work standards. Provide financial guidance and support on new production lines profitability. troubleshooting, research, and development.Act as the focal person and control person for system period closing, coding additions, edits, and corrections. Manage all general ledger functions including chart of account management.Provide support for ERP system from a Finance perspective. Responsible for the review of the daily, weekly, monthly operational reporting (yield and labour reports) and analysis of variances to targets and historical information. Work closely with the facility accountants, Plant Managers, and other key stakeholders to analyze reports, ensure their consistency and compliance with required parameters/format. Work with the Ops management by providing required business analysis that is responsive to their specific needs and meets company’s goals and objectives. Attend scheduled operational meetings for discussion of results. Provide support to management and advise on cost management, cost control measures and the cost-effectiveness of program areas and strategic plans. Liaise with other plant controllers in the company as well as corporate finance, business performance, treasury, etc. Requirements Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration Professional Accounting Designation and minimum of five years post designation experience preferably in a food processing environment Demonstratingknowledge of Canadian GAAP and being able to interpret GAAP guidance and apply to situation at hand. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Strong ability to build effective relationships within and outside the Company Demonstrated business and financial acumen,excellent analytical skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite with advanced/expert skills in Excel Experience with an ERP system;knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal financial regulations Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities This position requires normal physical effort. Travel is required as necessary to the various plants and corporate office. This position requires normal visual/sensory effort. This position operates in a generally agreeable work environment. Mental Stress: There is regular deadline pressure from various sources while, at the same time, there is demand for thoroughness and accuracy. What we have to offer Full benefits (health, dental, vision, and disability) from day one. Pension plan with company match after one year service $2,000 referral bonus Please note that the expected salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity. Sofina Foods Inc.is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada dedicated to providing great-tasting, high-quality food products for consumers. 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