Accounting Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Giraffe Foods Inc.

Giraffe Foods Inc.

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Our Company

Our products can be found under Private Label in local and national groceries, multi-unit restaurant operations, and other food manufacturers across the US and Canada.

We supply a vast range of chef-created sauces and dressings for meal kits, frozen meals, restaurant entrees and salads and salad kits.

Though you may not know Giraffe Foods yet, you certainly know our customers and have most likely already enjoyed some of our delicious products without realizing it.

Proud to be chosen as Canada's Great Place to Work, Giraffe Foods boasts a strong leadership team and enjoys a mutually beneficial partnership with our global parent company Symrise, headquartered in Germany.

The Position
The Accounting Manager (bilingual - French) will be responsible for the accounting processes.

They will manage daily accounting operations and make sure that every critical function has a backup in place at all times.

Apart from maintaining existing policies, the Accounting Manager also creates new internal accounting policies.

This position addresses many accounting activities that include the support of forecast and budget activities, year-end audit preparation, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger preparation.

Key Accountabilities

Supporting the Director with workflow process improvement and pursuing special projects
Responsible for fullcycle accounting, AP, AR, budgeting, payroll and benefits
Working with direct reports to determine objectives and goals for each year, and advising on their progress to enhance staff professional development
Handling personnel issues that relate to absenteeism, staff performance, and staff conflict
Assisting in the design and implementation of features and procedures to enhance the accounting department's workflow
Making sure members of the finance team meet all financial reporting deadlines
Responding to inquiries from the Director of Finance, and other highlevel Managers
Training and advising new and existing employees of nonroutine reporting transactions
Monitoring and analyzing the financial department to develop more efficient procedures and proper use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
Minimum bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field required
CPA designation preferred
Bilingual in French and English is required
5+ years of experience in financial management
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Quickbooks and Excel
Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana, Microsoft AX or Acomba a plus
Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization

Benefits:

A
competitive compensation package
Hybrid position
An
RRSP matching program
Comprehensive
medical, dental and vision coverage, including
an EAP program
Ample
time off throughout the year
Growth opportunities for career advancement
Friendly and welcoming company culture
Fun Company Events

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Giraffe Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, age, disability/handicap, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require accommodation measures during any _aspect of the recruitment process, we will work with you to address your needs.

Information related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: