Financial Reporting Manager - Scarborough, Canada - Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd

Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd

Verified Company

Scarborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

OVERVIEW:

From corrugated packaging, paper bags, retail displays, pre-print, supply and inventory management, paper mills and recycling, Atlantic is strategically positioned to provide customers with a total packaging solution.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-focused finance manager to join our team at time of transformation and modernization.

If you excel at leading others, but still enjoy being hands-on, utilizing your project management and team-building abilities, we welcome your contribution.

Under the general guidance of the Controller, Financial Reporting, you will provide assisting the oversight of the internal and external reporting requirements, coordinate and oversee the year-end audit process, manage the month-end process, and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.

Your focus will be on assisting the Consolidation of the various business units and legal entities that form Atlantic, special projects related to internal controls and process design and improvement.

Among other priorities, you will take initiative to redesign workflows, find efficiencies in business processes, leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance accounting and reporting.

Location: 111 Progress Avenue Scarborough, Ontario (currently hybrid)

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the planning of yearend, preparation of audit schedules and communication with independent auditors.
Assisting with the consolidation of financial results for both internal and external reporting purposes and ensure accuracy and completeness of information
Assisting drafts financial statements along with the required note disclosures.
Assists in researching and implementing new accounting pronouncements and in compiling quarterly and annual financial statements in ASPE formats.
Ensure high standards of control are in place to safeguard confidentiality and segregation of functions to reduce privacy breach and fraud.
Advise staff regarding the handling of nonroutine reporting transactions.
Assist with design, testing and implementation of new accounting and finance systems as applicable
Support the Controller, Financial Reporting with special projects related to internal controls and workflow process improvements.
Completing special projects and undertaking new initiatives as they arise.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge:

Bachelor's degree in business or commerce.
Designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant.
At least 5 years of financial accounting and reporting experience.
Manufacturing experience would be a definite asset.
Proactive selfstarter, with the ability to work independently and in team settings.
Deadline focus, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
Experience in Canadian GAAP and ASPE reporting standards
Exceptional planning and reporting skills with sound professional judgement.
Strong interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships with the stakeholders in the organization.
Expertise in Digital Financial Systems.

Competencies:

Customer Focus - Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.

Decision Quality - Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.

Drive for Results:

Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.

Leadership - The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but from all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high quality service for their customer and the organization.

In positions of authority they:

invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others.

They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.

Teamwork - Is an effective team player w