Corporate Controller Jobs

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Overview Of The Role

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, Corporate Accounting, the Corporate Controller will lead the consolidation and the corporate accounting teams which together comprise 8 people. The Corporate Controller will primarily be responsible for the monthly internal consolidated financial information circulated to the Executive Team and Board of Directors (P&L, Statements of Financial Position, Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and, Cash Flows) and will contribute to the preparation of interim and annual consolidated financial statements which are filed publicly. The Corporate Controller will also be responsible for ensuring that the corporate accounts are maintained and that annual financial statements are produced for entities in the corporate organizational chart as required by either jurisdiction specific regulations or for the preparation of tax returns. The Corporate Controller will collaborate with other corporate accounting functions which include the Financial Planning and Analysis and Accounting Standards (IFRS) and Policies teams, as well as with divisional finance teams and other corporate functions such as tax and treasury.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in the use of our ERP system (SAP) and other automation tools (such as Workiva) used as well as any other process improvements;
• Respond to information requests from the external auditors in the context of the annual audit and quarterly review and also any internal requests which may be requested from time to time by other corporate functions.
• Coaching and leadership of the consolidation and corporate accounting teams;
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual consolidated budget and participate in various activities in connection with the budgeting process such as divisional corporate recharges;
• Coordinate and review the financial information required for the annual Management Information Circular
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for the various legal entities comprised in the consolidated group;
• Responsible for the monthly internal consolidated financial information and significant contribution to the preparation of interim and annual consolidated financial statements which are filed publicly.
• Responsible for maintaining a strong internal controls environment around the accounting, consolidation and disclosure activities;

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:

• Adaptive to change and able to work under time constraints in a dynamic;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the application of IFRS in multi-currency and consolidation environment;
• Experience with financial and consolidation systems is considered an asset i.e. SAP and Workiva
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a management level position including leading and coaching other accounting professionals;
• Effective communication skills, both in English and French are essential;
• Hold a professional accounting designation (CPA);
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a controller or assistant controller position;
• Excellent professional judgement, analytical capabilities and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Saputo products at a discounted price
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Group RRSP
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Advantageous corporate agreements

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo family's hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector)

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