Accounting Project Manager

Cooke Inc; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Project Manager to support multiple projects across regions. This role combines core accounting knowledge with hands-on project experience, offering the chance to work with international teams on system implementations and process improvements. You'll represent the accounting team, manage project deliverables, and create training materials. If you're looking for a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to travel outside of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Represent the accounting team on system rollouts and process improvements.
• Facilitate sessions to document and validate accounting requirements.
• Manage testing phases and ensure timely issue resolution.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial processes and reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in Business or Finance

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent)

Job description

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

The Role

We are hiring an Accounting Project Manager to join our team of dedicated accounting professionals. In this role, you will support multiple Cooke projects, ensuring that accounting requirements are met and that the project teams are supported.

This position offers the perfect blend of core accounting knowledge and hands-on project experience on a global scale, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to work with international teams and gain insight into how accounting and systems operate across different regions.

This role can be based at either our Saint John, NB or Blacks Harbour, NB office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Representing the accounting team on multiple initiatives, including system rollouts and process improvement efforts.
2. Facilitating working sessions with the accounting team to understand, document, and validate requirements.
3. Understanding and communicating gaps between accounting needs and project scope and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive resolution.
4. Defining and managing detailed functional tasks to meet project deliverables, ensuring resource requirements are communicated, and issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner.
5. Completing project status updates on a weekly or as-required basis.
6. Managing testing phases, and ensuring that issues are identified, communicated, and resolved.
7. Creating training materials and delivering sessions to new users.
8. Leading go-live activities and supporting the accounting team as required to complete daily and month-end tasks.
9. Contributing to the change management plan.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1. Accounting experience with a solid understanding of financial processes and reporting, ideally including involvement in system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
2. University degree in Business or Finance.
3. Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.
4. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
5. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
6. Industry experience in manufacturing, aquaculture, or food processing is considered an asset.
7. Ability to travel outside of Canada.

Benefits Package

• Health Benefits: Coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

If you're looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple — because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

Note: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, please apply as soon as possible.