About the job Chef Comptable / Accounting ManagerCompany DescriptionThe company is aspecialized manufacturer with some 20 production facilities across NorthAmerica and Europe, which employ about 3000 employees.Job DescriptionTheAccounting 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 policiesEnsure 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 accountsProvide 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 benefits 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 externalSupport continuous improvement initiatives andthe sharing of best practices by developing KPIs and analyses thatidentify areas of prospect; help communicate the results of theseinitiatives to the management team; assist in reporting theresults of these initiatives to corporatedepartmentsManage payroll, accountspayable and receivableActively participate inFinance group projects, assuming the role of project leader at the site.RequirementsQualificationsCompleted accountingdesignation (CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA )Familiarity with IFRS / GAAPExperience with computerized accounting systems, including advancedknowledge of Excel, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Longview (an asset for this position)Bilingual English,French (oral and written)ExperienceMinimum five (5) years ofrelevant financial management experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with full cycle accounting, cost accounting and financialanalysisE xperiencein managing a teamStrong work ethic and soundjudgmentHigh attention to detail andaccuracyBe recognized as a good communicatorFlexibility to manage change positivelyAbility to multitask throughplanning and organizingTake initiative and feel comfortable solving problems

📌 Chef Comptable / Accounting Manager (Sainte-Julie)
🏢 Blixperts
📍 Sainte-Julie