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Accounting Operations:
· Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
· Perform accounting month-end and year-end closing process.
· Prepares financial statements and ensures accurate and timely reporting of all related financial results to appropriate parties.
· Produce timely and relevant reports and analysis to help management make well-informed decisions.
· Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
· Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
· Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
· Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to optimize efficiency and compliance.
Cost Accounting:
- Analyze production costs, inventory valuations, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
- Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare cost reports, variance analyses, and margin analyses to inform decision-making.
- Maintain standard costing systems and update as necessary to reflect market or production changes.
- Prepares and reviews product standard cost and intercompany pricing as requested.
- Calculate margins by products and by customers.
- Analyze sales and inventory turnover.
- Assist with calculating operations efficiency, overtime control and raw material usage variance.
- Prepare inventory and production variance analysis.
- Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts.
- Review and approve master data changes such as BOM and recipe changes; Roll up changes into SAGE as required.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
· Assist in developing annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
· Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
· Provide departmental operation and travel expense comparison for budget control. Recommend corrective actions as needed.
Leadership and Team Management:
· Manage and mentor accounting team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and collaboration.
· Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
· Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to streamline financial processes.
· Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Audit and Compliance:
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and company requirements.
- Maintain accurate records to support tax filings and other statutory obligations.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
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· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
· Relevant certification (i.e. CPA, CMA) preferred.
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· Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in cost accounting or financial analysis.
· Proven track record of managing accounting teams.
· In-depth understanding of Canadian GAAP rules and regulations.
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· Awareness of business trends.
· Hands-on experience with accounting software.
· Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
· Proficiency in ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, SAGE) and advanced Excel skills.
· Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and inventory control.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
· Bilingual in French and English.
· High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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