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Manager, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls


Company : Vaco by Highspring


Location : niagara falls, Ontario


Created : 2025-04-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the CompanyOur client is a Canadian dairy leader. They are looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting and Internal Controls.Why Work HereFlexible work arrangementA commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobilityCompetitive compensation package inclusive of strong annual bonus plan and pension matchingAbout the OpportunityOversee the preparation of the Companys financial statements to internal and external stakeholders. Includes preparation of multiple reporting packages via HFM for Group, financial statement reporting to banks and local consolidation of the year end audited financial statements.Recording legal matters, bonus, severance, revenue recognition and year end pension adjustments.Regularly communicate with the Management Control (FP&A) and the Shared Services Centre (SSC) teams to enable a greater and more in-depth understanding, interpretation, and analysis of financial results.Review of SG&A with direct reports and FP&A team monthly, comparing them to company annual targets and advise accordingly on any adjustments required.Protect the integrity of information entered in consolidation software (HFM) by establishing procedures and providing oversight to the Corporate Finance team.Ensure alignment between Group financial reporting requirements and locally generated reports and analyses by interpreting the nature of the requests and requirements and initiating changes to ensure that the information meets the needs of all parties.Follow up and report on audit recommendations, ensuring they are implemented properly within a reasonable timeframe. Recommendations may arise from either internal or external audit.Provide advice and feedback to functional teams to ensure good internal controls are maintained and/or developed for any process improvement projects.Lead the budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis on working capital and free cashflow Group KPIs. Lead meetings with directors / executives to develop the KPI as well as meetings with the CFO and SVP Management Control monthly to review variance analysis.Support and lead on ad hoc projects including acquisition integration, Statistic Canada requests, grant reporting, process improvements, implementation of new accounting standards / policies etc.Manage direct reports by hiring, reviewing performance, providing feedback, determining training and development needs, establishing goals and priorities, and providing work direction. Team oversees monthly reporting, intercompany transactions, corporate entries, checks in on plant accounting, inventory reporting, IFRS 16, etcAbout YouUniversity degree in a related discipline.Must have a CPA designation.Experience working at a public accounting/ audit firm is requiredAt least five (5) years of experience in financial reporting and internal controls.Experience working in a public company (IFRS) environment Salary Range$120,000 - $135,000/yearHow to ApplyClick the Apply Now button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.When referencing this job, quote #439607You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our clients requirements for this role. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.Privacy NoticeVaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (we, our, or Vaco by Highspring) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individuals skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.