Supervisor, Accounting (Temporary Contract)

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the Role

You'll discover a stimulating atmosphere that fosters your professional growth in a clean and safe environment. The Supervisor, Accounting is responsible for the timely preparation of periodic cost reports, full accounting support for all aspects of the operation, interfacing with all levels of operations and the corporate structure of the company as necessary. This position will be integral in the delivery of plant specific critical key financial information to the corporate head office. Management of the Plant analyst and Finance coordinator as direct reports by supporting milk balancing, accounts payable and payroll.

Status: Temporary Contract (Approx. 16 months)

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7am to 3pm)

Salary Range: $78,170 - $102,600 annually

*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

How you will make contributions that matter:

• Act as on-site financial lead, providing leadership, direction and guidance to accounting and administration functions
• Manage small team of direct reports
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of weekly and period end cost reports
• Responsible for preparation and supervision of processing primary manufacturing statistics and data driving the costs reports
• Investigate variances that affect the financial results and provide written reports on variances
• Inventory control, including supervision and participation in physical counts and reconciliations
• Responsible for Payroll final approval and reporting and all Kronos maintenance concerning system updates and issues
• Assist in purchasing of ingredients, supplies and packaging materials; liaise with Accounts Payable and vendors
• Provide weekly update to Plant Manager and troubleshoot any issues that arise with data
• Ownership of the preparation and development of the annual forecasts and budget
• Month end, quarterly end and year end close requirement
• Assume full ownership on ad hoc projects, reports and analyses as required
• Apply a constant improvement model in review of business processes and in building working relationships
• Ability to develop and interpret the milk balancing reports
• On the floor presence for employee engagement and correlation of financials
• Responsible for BOM maintenance
• Represent and communicate Saputo St. Marys’ goals, vision and values
• Comply, communicate and ensure compliance of team with all Saputo policies and procedures including Saputo Health and Safety and Food Safety and Quality regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment is an asset
• Experience with SAP and AS400 is an asset
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, demonstrated through previous experience
• Good working knowledge of full cycle accounting
• Sound computer skills with proficiency in spreadsheet applications and Excel
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships, are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.