Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in Recent York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions.

In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Finance Manager to lead and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of our organization while driving continuous process improvement initiatives.

The Finance

Manager will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, reporting, and compliance while supporting executive decision-making. The ideal candidate has high degree of operational savviness and is comfortable in an innovative manufacturing environment.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day financial operations including the month-end close process, general ledger management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable

Provide financial guidance and support to plant management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations

Support Cost Accounting processes as needed

Lead financial planning, budgeting,



forecasting, and long-term financial modeling to support strategic objectives

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including filings and remittances for GST/HST returns, WSIB, EHT etc. and work with external consultants on corporate income tax (T2)

Provide financial leadership to one direct report and provide support to other finance team members

Ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations

Support internal and external audits, tax inquiries, and financial reporting requirements

Provide leadership in SAP finance module management and continuous system optimization initiatives Qualifications/ education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

7+ years of relevant job experience in an accounting or finance role, with demonstrated leadership within a manufacturing environment

CPA required (CA, CMA, or CGA designation accepted) Skills:

Strong month end close, financial reporting, standard costing and inventory management experience

Strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis

Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment

SAP to S/4HANA implementation experience is considered an asset Work Environment:

Prolonged periods of sitting

On-site; office environment Travel:

Must be available to travel to other Canadian facilities and US facilities Safety Responsibilities: Comply with all safety company policies as well as provincial and local regulations, with the support and guidance of Corporate SHE authorities Estimated annual base salary range for this position is $110, 000 - $130,000 CAD

📌 Finance Manager (Concord)
🏢 Jempak, A First Quality
📍 Concord