Manager, Corporate Accounting

Reports to: Director, Corporate Finance
Location: Mississauga
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance, the Corporate Accounting Manager will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our organization. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Corporate Accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementing best practices in financial management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Corporate Accounting, excellent leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the completion of accurate and timely monthly financial statements for multiple legal entities and provide variance analyses to support reporting and decision making.
• Lead in the developing and maintenance of accounting processes and records.
• Oversee and prepare monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, applying technical knowledge and judgement to ensure accuracy of accounts and timely resolution of reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reports and coordinate with other departments for necessary information and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits and examinations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the Corporate Accounting function and implement best practices and automation to streamline processes.
• Undertake special projects as assigned by management, providing financial expertise and analysis as needed.
• Act as a liaison with IT, Operations and other corporate departments on various projects, initiatives and process improvements impacting the department as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA (CGA or CMA) certification preferred.
• 7+ years proven experience in Corporate Accounting, with a focus on financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and other relevant accounting principles and procedures.
• Ethical behavior and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Excellent initiative and issue resolution skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and independent problem-solving abilities in all work areas.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365) is an asset.

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.
Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.
Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.
For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com
Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.
Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.
Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.
Wishing you all the best with your career search!