About the job Chef Comptable / Accounting Manager
Company Description
The company is aspecialized manufacturer with some 20 production facilities across NorthAmerica and Europe, which employ about 3000 employees.

Job Description
TheAccounting Manager leads the accountingfunction for the plant located near the Lac Saint Jean in Quebec. This positionreports directly to the General Manager of the plant and indirectly to theDirector, Finance in the corporate office located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.This role is an integral part of the site’s management team.The position offers a diverse and rewarding environmentand provides exposure to senior level decision making as part of the plantleadership team.

Responsibilities

Provide advice andguidance to the GM in the financial decision-making for the management ofthe mill and forestry operations;

Managementof the Accounting team;

Preparemonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and forecasting forthe plant ;

Ensure financial records and system controls are in place andoperating effectively, in compliance with IFRS, SOX and Company policies

Ensure and oversee theprocess and preparation of the final annual budget for the plant; prepareand examine expense analysis reports for variances from plans andforecasts; determine trends for expenses and potential improvementstherein; resolve anomalies and irregularities in the accounts

Provide leadership in themanagement of working capital, including review and oversight of storesinventory management, and the optimization of payables without negativelyimpacting operations.

Support managers in fixedasset management by:



evaluating financial advantages and payback of capitalprojects; quantifying expected savings or returns on investment; preparingaccurate monthly capital asset continuity schedules including depreciationcalculations; and, post-completion project audits.

Prepare for, manage, andsupport the site audits – internal and external

Support continuous improvement initiatives andthe sharing of best practices by developing KPIs and analyses thatidentify areas of opportunity; help communicate the results of theseinitiatives to the management team; assist in reporting the results of these initiatives to corporatedepartments

Manage payroll, accountspayable and receivable

Actively participate inFinance group projects, assuming the role of project leader at the site.

Requirements
Qualifications

Completed accountingdesignation (CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA )

Familiarity with IFRS / GAAP

Experience with computerized accounting systems, including advancedknowledge of Excel, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Longview (an asset for this position)

Bilingual English,French (oral and written)

Experience

Minimum five (5) years ofrelevant financial management experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience with full cycle accounting, cost accounting and financialanalysisE xperiencein managing a team

Strong work ethic and soundjudgment

High attention to detail andaccuracy

Be recognized as a good communicator

Flexibility to manage change positively

Ability to multitask throughplanning and organizing

Take initiative and feel comfortable solving problems

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📌 Chef Comptable / Accounting Manager (Quebec City)
🏢 Blixperts
📍 Quebec City