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
Under the supervision of the Director, Accounting Standards and policies, the candidate plays a crucial role in ensuring that the Company’s financial reporting aligns with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
How you will make contributions that matter:
- Preparing accounting position papers supported by appropriate backup files and research in IFRS
- Analyze significant new contracts or amendments to contracts for compliance with IFRS
- Exercise a role of consultant in the interpretation and application of IFRS for various stakeholders such as divisional finance teams
- Active involvement in the preparation of consolidated financial statements on a quarterly and annual basis
- Support divisions and monitor information and data output from lease accounting software for compliance with IFRS16 Lease Accounting
- Participate in the development and maintenance of global accounting policies and coordinate the implementation throughout the organization of developments in IFRS
- Active involvement in purchase accounting, involving coordinating with external valuators as well as M&A team and external auditors, as needed
- Active involvement in providing supporting documentation to external auditors such as the annual goodwill impairment testing analysis and results; and
- Support the corporate team for various special projects such as network optimization initiatives and financial instruments
You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:
- Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) is required
- Minimum 3 years of experience (open to candidates in external audit)
- Knowledge of IFRS and ability to research IFRS
- Knowledge of the MS Office Suite (mainly Powerpoint, Word and Excel)
- Knowledge of SAP, Power BI and Workiva, is an asset
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and excellent inter-personal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate a passion for learning combined with a desire to acquire new skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Good business acumen
- Bilingualism (French and English) spoken and written is essential
As part of his duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.
We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:
- Competitive salaries
- A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week
- 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
Salary Range: $65,010 - $85,320
*Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.
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.
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Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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What We Do
Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, the top dairy processor in Australia, and the second largest in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands.
