General Accounting And Close Manager

The Opportunity
Boost your career and come join our professional, motivated, and fun-loving finance team working for a Canadian-based public company. Reporting to the Director, Finance – Internal Reporting, you will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting and close activities, ensuring journals, accruals, adjustments, trial balance review, and close deliverables are completed accurately, on time and in line with IFRS and Maple Leaf policies. In this role, you will continue to grow your leadership and stakeholder management capabilities while leveraging tools and technology to drive effective collaboration, process improvement, and strong financial stewardship as part of the team responsible for the company’s books and records.Job Description
For the first five months this role will include project work overseeing accounting and reporting at Maple Leaf’s Montreal Subsidiary in preparation of their integration onto SAP, and will require some travel.Reason for vacancy: Existing HeadcountCompensation
Compensation: $96,000 - $141,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentiveThe above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life
Close Management & Financial IntegrityManage period-end close activities for journals, accruals, adjustments, trial balance review, and Operating Unit financial statement validation.Review and resolve routine accounting issues, with escalation of judgmental, material, high-risk, or non-standard matters to the Director or to the technical accounting team as required.Review balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and supporting schedules.Provide ad hoc and system support, and stakeholder management, as required.Journal Governance & Accounting OversightOversee preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and financial statements in accordance with established policies.Review trial balance and OU financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) for submission to consolidation.Ensure supporting documentation is complete and control requirements are met.Review and post high-risk, complex, and material accounting entries.Review high risk/complex account reconciliations.Monitor recurring journal activity and identify opportunities for standardization and automation.Resolve accounting issues arising during close with support from the technical accounting team and Director, as required.General Accounting GovernanceMake recommendations as required around Finance Master Data, Chart of Accounts changes, and accounting hierarchy updates.Monitor the completeness and accuracy of financial outputs and related financial statement handoffs to FP&A, External Reporting, Tax, and Treasury.Support system troubleshooting and period-end data integrity.Support the go-live of SAP at MLF’s Viau subsidiaryControls, Compliance & Continuous ImprovementMaintain effective operational controls across accounting processes.Monitor policy compliance, approval requirements, and segregation of duties.Support internal and external audits.Drive remediation of control gaps and recurring issues.Ensure accounting documentation and close evidence meet audit requirements.Partner with stakeholders to resolve control issues, support audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement across close and accounting processes.Other duties and special projects, as required.Qualifications
Accounting Designation (CPA) with university degree Business/AccountingDeep expertise in Record-to-Report processes, close governance, and financial controlsStrong understanding of financial statement preparation and ability to review financial statement outputs and identify issues, gaps, or unusual results requiring correction or escalationStrong accounting judgment with the ability to assess risks and challenge assumptionsProven experience overseeing audit readiness, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks.Stakeholder leadership and influencing skills across the organization including Maple Leaf Subsidiaries.Strong team leadership and team building capabilities, with the ability to coach staff, provide clear direction, and reinforce accountability.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities with a focus on timely issue resolution and appropriate escalation.A manufacturing/CPG (production) background is an assetAbility to travel 1-2 weeks per month until March to MontrealAbility to work with minimum supervision and be a dedicated team player;
andExperience with BPC,BA, Microsoft NAV and/or SAP is an asset.Additional Information
Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired;
please contact our Talent Attraction Team at View email address on ca.hrm.tc Description
About Us:We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.We are carbon neutral.We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico and do business in Asia.A Diverse And Inclusive Work Environment
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Doing What’s RightShared ValueHigh PerformanceDiverse and Inclusive TeamsDisciplined Decision MakingIntense CuriosityOur AccountabilityTransparency and HumilityChampioning diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired;
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all decisions are made by human reviewers.
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