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About Our Company
Giraffe Foods Inc. (www.giraffefoods.com) is the industry leader in custom, private label manufacturing of sauces, dips, salad dressings and drink concentrates. We are culinary-focused and customer-driven. We anticipate and respond to the ever-changing industry demands addressing on-trend dietary needs with world-class product development and customer service. Our commitment to our employees and to contributing to the food community in North America has strengthened over our twenty years of growth and expansion.
Our products can be found under Private Label in local and national groceries, multi-unit restaurant operations, and other food manufacturers across the US and Canada. We supply a vast range of chef-created sauces and dressings for meal kits, frozen meals, restaurant entrees and salads and salad kits. Though you may not know Giraffe Foods yet, you certainly know our customers and have most likely already enjoyed some of our delicious products without realizing it.
Proud to be chosen as Canada’s Great Place to Work, Giraffe Foods boasts a strong leadership team and enjoys a mutually beneficial partnership with our global parent company Symrise, headquartered in Germany.
The Position
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the accounting processes. They will manage daily accounting operations and make sure that every critical function has a backup in place at all times. Apart from maintaining existing policies, the Accounting Manager also creates new internal accounting policies. This position addresses many accounting activities that include the support of forecast and budget activities, year-end audit preparation, financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger preparation.
Key Accountabilities
• Supporting the Director with workflow process improvement and pursuing special projects
• Responsible for full-cycle accounting, AP, AR, budgeting, payroll and benefits
• Working with direct reports to determine objectives and goals for each year, and advising on their progress to enhance staff professional development
• Handling personnel issues that relate to absenteeism, staff performance, and staff conflict
• Assisting in the design and implementation of features and procedures to enhance the accounting department’s workflow
• Making sure members of the finance team meet all financial reporting deadlines
• Responding to inquiries from the Director of Finance, and other high-level Managers
• Training and advising new and existing employees of non-routine reporting transactions
• Monitoring and analyzing the financial department to develop more efficient procedures and proper use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field required
• CPA designation preferred
• Bilingual in French and English is required
• 5+ years of experience in financial management
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Quick-books and Excel
• Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana, Microsoft AX or Acomba a plus
• Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners
• Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Benefits:
· A competitive compensation package
· Hybrid position
· An RRSP matching program
· Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, including an EAP program
· Ample time off throughout the year
· Growth opportunities for career advancement
· Friendly and welcoming company culture
· Fun Company Events
Interested candidates may apply on-line or submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Giraffe Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, age, disability/handicap, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodation measures during any aspect of the recruitment process, we will work with you to address your needs. Information related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential.
