Manager, Corporate Accounting & Reporting (18-Month Contract)

Andrew Peller Limited; Oakville; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrew Peller Limited is seeking a qualified Manager in Oakville, ON, to lead the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team. The role supports month-end close, IFRS accounting, internal controls and reporting to the parent company.

This is an 18-month contract with compensation of $130,000–$140,000 CAD annually, with in-office presence about once per week in Oakville and/or Grimsby. The position requires CPA/CA designation, consolidation experience, and strong Excel skills, along with leadership and

Qualifications

• Hold a CPA, CA designation.
• Experience preparing external financial statements and disclosures.
• Experience with consolidations.
• Proven leadership skills in achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Direct the Corporate Accounting team and develop staff.
• Consolidate all legal entities and report to the parent.
• Coordinate financial reporting to parent company and board materials.
• Address IFRS accounting issues and internal controls.
• Manage budget and forecast for balance sheet and cash flow.
• Oversee audits with external auditors.
• Support ERP updates, requirements, and testing.
• Handle special projects as required.

Skills

Consolidations

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing exp

Education

CPA/CA designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

#BeExtraordinary

At Andrew Peller Limited (APL), our mission is to be Canada’s #1 branded wine and craft beverage company by delivering the perfect brand experience for every lifestyle and occasion. Through our commitment to excellence, honouring our roots, owning it, fostering belonging and driving to succeed, we inspire teammates to be extraordinary every day.

We are one of Canada's largest and oldest wine companies with a rich heritage in quality winemaking. We produce some of Canada's most recognized brands and offer our teammates a challenging and rewarding employment experience.

As a key member of the Corporate Controller’s department, the Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team. The Manager will be responsible for APL’s Consolidated statements, overall month end close process, reporting to parent company and internal management reporting. This role is responsible for the preparation of financial materials for Board of Director meetings.

As a key member of the Corporate Controller’s department, the Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the Corporate Accounting & Reporting team. The Manager will be responsible for APL’s Consolidated statements, overall month end close process, reporting to parent company and internal management reporting. This role is responsible for the preparation of financial materials for Board of Director meetings.

This Teammate Will Be Responsible For

• Responsible for the overall month end close process while maintaining high standards and ensuring accurate, timely and reliable reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results and disclosures
• Provide on-going leadership and direction for the Corporate Accounting team of three including professional development, coaching, and daily oversight of activities
• Responsible for all Corporate accounting including consolidation of all legal entities
• Responsible for financial reporting to parent company
• Responsible for IFRS technical accounting issues
• Ensure internal control practices surrounding the financial reporting and close process are defined, implemented, and executed
• Manage annual budget and forecast process for Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
• Manage interim and annual audit requirements with external auditors
• Resource for accounting, internal control issues and implementation of improvements
• Resource for ERP updates, including development of requirements, and prioritization and testing of enhancements
• Special projects as required

The Skills, Knowledge And Experience This Teammate Will Bring

• Hold a CPA, CA designation
• Experience preparing external financial statements and disclosures
• Experience with consolidations
• Proven leadership skills in achieving results
• Ability to work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner
• Enjoy working in a fast paced, changing environment
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience in manufacturing preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Leadership: Able to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired direction; to exhibit judgment in leading others to worthwhile objectives. This role will interact with all functional departments at mid to senior levels.
• One Team: Demonstrate ability to work with people in a manner that builds high morale and group commitment to shared goals and objectives
• Open Communication: Demonstrate ability to communicate with others in a professional and constructive manner while simultaneously building credibility and rapport
• Drive to Win: Demonstrate ability to organize and/or schedule people or tasks and to develop realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints, priorities, and resource availability
• Accountability & Empowerment: Demonstrate ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues and constraints

This is an 18-month contract role with a compensation of $130,000 - $140,000 annually.

In-office expectations for this role will be approximately once per week in our Oakville and/or Grimsby office, depending on business needs.

We are conducting an internal and external search simultaneously. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

Andrew Peller Limited is committed to meeting the needs of persons with temporary and/or permanent disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation in the workplace and will make an effort to meet those needs in a timely manner by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility in the areas of information, communications, and employment. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employment

At Andrew Peller Limited, we are committed to creating and celebrating a culture of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability.

This role is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.