Temporary Controller - Berwick, Canada - Eden Valley Poultry

Eden Valley Poultry

Verified Company

Berwick, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Eden Valley Poultry Inc. (EVP) processes and markets chicken and turkey for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island farmers.

We are currently seeking a
Temporary Controller for a 6-month term. The Temporary Controller will support the Controller in the management and administration of the Finance Department including the preparation, administration, and monitoring of monthly and annual financial statements, and planning, reporting, and providing accurate information to the CFO.

Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and managing the full financial accounting operations.
Establishing and monitoring internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory and company policies and procedures.
Custodian of the ERP system, including master data, change requests, system maintenance, performance, and enhancement.
Confirming that all monthend and fiscal yearend financial accounting duties and all resulting financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Providing advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, policies, and reporting.
Reporting to various companies and agencies including Canada Revenue Agency for HST and other tax items, Statistics Canada, etc.
Setting priorities and performance standards within the accounting services team.
Completing yearend financial statements and schedules in preparation of the external audit.
Leading and coordinating all activities related to the yearend audit.
Keeping abreast of federal, provincial, and municipal developments, and laws and policies that may affect the financial operations of the organization.
Continuous improvement of all processes within the accounting services team.

Qualifications

University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CPA (CA, CGA, CMA).
Five (5) years experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and fiscal management.
Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms.
Managerial and leadership experience.
Able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently.
Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.