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Reports To

Controller/Assistant Controller

Location

Sysco Canada – Remote

Type

Salaried/Permanent

Closing Date

June 30, 2023

Company Overview

Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada

For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

Role

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for effectively managing the full cycle accounting process, preparing and analyzing reporting packages and completing reconciliations.

Role Responsibilities

• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance Team to achieve overall operating objectives
• Perform intercompany consolidation and monthly settlement of intercompany transactions
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal departments; provide accurate and timely information and support to Assistant Controller and Corporate Controller
• Conduct ad hoc projects as required
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for internal, Corporate office and external reporting.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts. Perform ongoing review investigation and correction to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital. Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts. Investigate and present solutions for any related discrepancies
• Monitor compliance with Sysco’s policies, procedures & accounting standards, e.g. SOX, FAMM, etc.
• Maintain fixed assets sub-ledger and reporting and ensure all fixed asset transactions are submitted to the fixed asset system on a timely basis

Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About You)

• Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
• CPA designation or currently working toward an accounting designation preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years in an accounting related role.
• High School diploma required
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in AS400 system a plus
• Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related degree preferred.

External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission

Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity

Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco associates enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts

• Associate Resource Groups
• Sysco product discounts
• Employee and Family Assistance
• Maple Virtual Care
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Preferred vendor discounts
• Unlimited on-line learning
• Group RRSP
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)