Vice President Finance Jobs

Located in the picturesque town of St. Jacobs, Heidelberg Foods Ltd. specializes in premium quality, great tasting, shelf stable meat products and meat snacks. We operate out of a state-of-the-art BRC Global Standard certified, federally registered, CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulated meat processing facility with additional facilities available in the Kitchener/Waterloo region to support expansion in Canada and internationally. All products are naturally wood smoked and made from the finest quality meats and spices, with no fillers. Our Noah Martin Country Store brand and private label customers' brands are enjoyed nationally and can be found at many chain grocery stores, delicatessens and independents.

YOUR JOB:

Reporting directly to the Shareholders, the Vice President of Finance will partner with business leaders on various initiatives and provide clear, accurate, and timely financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment, and will bring a combination of strategic vision and technical depth.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIIES:

• Produce accurate and timely annual and quarterly financial statements, ensuring compliance with Canadian GAAP.
• Coordinate planning activities, setting up timeline and communicating it along with deliverables to all related parties.
• Prepare annual Canadian corporate tax returns.
• Establish proper variance analysis processes, including the assessment of operating results and communicate potential problems to senior management team
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly cash and sales forecasts.
• Support the sales team by providing financial analysis as required.
• Oversee staffing requirements and employee development to meet departmental needs for accounting and purchasing staff.
• Oversee monthly GL close. Review statements and accounts before closing books and issuing results.
• Liaise with the company’s bank and provide monthly, quarterly, annual reporting as required.
• Collect financial data and other information required to produce accurate annual projections including capital allocations.
• Co-ordinate with the Accounting Manager regarding month end processes, provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures, assist with process resolution for unusual transactions, assign projects.
• Produce comprehensive business analyses, identifying trends in sales, margins and expenses, providing explanations on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Assist in HR functions including hiring, payroll, benefits administration, training, annual increase proposal development and joint health and safety committee.
• Prepare product costing calculations annually based on then current costs and cost expectations. Use the product costing calculations to prepare product pricing proposals.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with smaller to mid sized companies
• Experience with Traverse ERP system is an asset
• Experience within a Manufacturing industry; preferably food manufacturing
• CPA
• At least 10 years of related experience

Salary:$125K to $150K ; to be discussed based on experience