We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team in Brampton, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee financial reporting, analysis, and plant operations while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This position offers an opportunity to contribute for an accounting standpoint to the direction of the company within the food and food processing industry.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting

• Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports

• Oversee the full accounting function including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost accounting

• Lead and coordinate external audits and internal financial reviews

• Monitor financial performance and present results to plant leadership, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions

• Develop and maintain internal controls, compliance processes, and audit readiness

• Manage cash flow reporting and financial risk monitoring

• Track inventory valuation, production costing, and cost variance analysis within the manufacturing environment

• Partner with operations teams to analyze COGS, logistics, and production costs

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for plant manufacturing, maintenance, and overhead costs

• Conduct financial analysis and feasibility studies for capital projects and cost reduction initiatives

• Provide ongoing financial insights to support plant leadership and operational decision-making

• CPA designation would be required

• 4-5 years of accounting experience within food or other manufacturing environments a strong asset.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, inventory valuation, and standard costing

• Experience supporting plant financial operations and production cost tracking

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems preferred

• Proven experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting within a corporate setting.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and budget processes.

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