Assistant Controller

About us:
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare & Lavazza products in Canada.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller is accountable for analysis of the financial and costing data for the Chicken division with a focus on the Calgary plant. In addition, the Assistant Controller is the supervisor for the Cost Accountant and Cost Analyst at the facility. This role is a critical member of the Controller’s team driving continuous improvement across both financial as well as operational reporting. Excellence in routine processing / reporting will support value-added business partnership with the Plant Manager and operational leadership team. This role will indirectly influence the entire group and succession plan to take on direct supervisory responsibilities.
Working closely with the Controller, the Assistant Controller will ensure the accuracy of the financial statement close process, performance of internal controls (including account reconciliations), analysis and timely, insightful, action-oriented variance reporting and overall leading-edge financial support.
Key Accountabilities:
Operations Reporting:

• Provide analysis and commentary to financial results.
• Support the month end financial statement close process.
• Identify opportunities to improve/expand plant reporting to enable better business decisions.
• Identify and develop tools/reports to assist plant supervision in the management of their business units.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations including those relating to, prepaid expenses, and AP accruals, and support payroll functions in Kronos with payroll supervision.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis as required by the Controller, Sales, Plant Manager, Business Performance and other departments.

Business Case Modelling:

• Provide analysis to support plant decisions and finance (crewing patterns, capital acquisitions, return on investment, OH analysis, etc.)

System Support / Integration:

• Provide recommendations for streamlining existing processes and system to help generate synergies between locations.
• Support testing and implementation of system improvements/changes i.e. AS400.

Team Leadership:

• Assist Controller with ensuring that the Accounting Staff have sufficient financial and support in automation and process improvements.
• Identifies and implements development opportunities for staff.

Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).
• Experience (5+ years) in similar/related role in a manufacturing environment (food industry an asset).
• Team player – will have direct influence over setting and achieving team and others individual objectives (and will be expected to grow into leadership / supervisory role).
• Excellent time management skills (ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines and multiple customer demands)
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and analytical skills.
• Strong systems master data experience.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook); expert Excel skills.

Onsite role, not hybrid.
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