Accounting Manager - Operations

Job Title: Accounting Manager - Operations

Location: Brampton, ON

About Us:

We are proud to say we are one of Forbes 2022 Canada’s Best Employers; here’s why!

Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

About the opportunity:

The Operations Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Operations Accounting function at plant level for a complex and/or large plant and provides analytical support to the Operations group and Head Office Finance

The attributes we are looking for:

• Manage staff by hiring, reviewing performance, and providing feedback, determining training and development needs, and providing work direction. Establish key objectives for the department and the employees therein.
• Coordinate, review, and prepare annual budgets and ongoing forecasts.
• Coordinate, review and/or prepare reports on monthly results in conjunction with Operations Accountants, Plant Manager(s) and other staff.
• Lead and manage the plant Finance team to achieve high performance, commitment, cross- functional cooperation and results orientation.
• Develop and review standard (dock) costs for use in evaluating plant and division performance and valuation of inventory in conjunction with Finance staff, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain.
• Develop and implement appropriate reporting of yields and other operating results for internal plant and division/company KPI purposes.
• Review and update policies, processes, and procedures in order to ensure continuous improvement.

What you will bring:

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Post secondary education in Accounting, or a related discipline, plus a recognized professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA)
• Ability to multi-task, quickly absorb and utilize new concepts, processes, and technologies and to function in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in costing and general operations accounting including three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory role or coordinating major projects.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong team facilitation/leadership skills with a demonstrated commitment to employee development.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
• Experience working in an SAP environment is an asset.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

· Competitive Compensation packages

· A Performance-Based Bonus System

· 4 Weeks of Vacation

· Comprehensive extended Health and Dental Benefits effective day 1

· A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

· Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

· A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

· Learning and Development opportunities

· A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

· Maternity / Adoption / Parental top up program

· Paid bereavement and jury duty time off

· Paid leave to an employee for either an application or confirmation of citizenship

· Flexibility for course examination

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Please note Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. If any of the foregoing is required, a Lactalis Canada employee will contact you after a Job Offer has been signed by you.