Technical Accounting Manager – Pork Complex

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accounting professional to support the spin-off of its Pork Complex business. This pivotal role focuses on the preparation of carve-out financial statements and provides technical accounting support to the finance team. With a commitment to sustainability and community impact, the company fosters a high-performance culture that values diversity and inclusion. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization dedicated to building a better future through better nutrition and environmental responsibility. Your expertise in IFRS and leadership will be vital as you navigate complex accounting challenges and drive excellence in financial reporting.

Benefits

Competitive health and wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in technical accounting and external reporting.
• 4-5 years in a people leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct application of IFRS in financial statements.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos and adjustments.

Skills

Technical Accounting

IFRS Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Excel Skills

Education

CPA, CA Designation

Job description

The Opportunity:

Be a part of the preparing for the spin-off of Maple Leaf Foods’ Pork Complex business – the new Canada Packers! This role will focus in the near term on the completion of carve out financial statements and spin-off readiness, and will transition after the spin-off to being responsible for providing technical accounting support as part of the Canada Packers’ finance team.

Until the transaction closes in 2025, this role will be reporting to the assistant controller and will be responsible for ensuring the correct application of IFRS in the Pork Complex carve out financial statements. This includes preparation and review of technical accounting memos, carve out adjustments and reconciliations, financial statement notes, and other ad-hoc asks.

On a longer-term basis, this role will be responsible for accounting policies, day-to-day accounting for more complex items such as stock compensation, financial instruments, and biological assets, and other ad-hoc tasks within the financial reporting team as required.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by November 07. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Participate in the completion of carve out financial information for a spin-out.
• Assessment and recommendation of appropriate accounting treatment for complex and unusual transactions, including but not limited to post-retirement benefits, financial instruments, business combinations, biological assets, and share-based compensation.
• Implementation of changes in accounting standards as applicable.
• Assistance with preparation and review of annual and quarterly financial statements.
• Oversight of annual impairment testing.
• Responsibility for pension accounting and oversight of the preparation of audited financial statements for the plans.
• Updates and review of accounting policies, including preparation of new policies as required.
• Responsibility for providing company-wide training on accounting and other relevant topics.

What You’ll Bring:

• CPA, CA designation.
• Minimum 7-8 years of working experience in technical accounting and external reporting.
• Minimum 4-5 years in a people leadership position.
• Experience with public company reporting.
• A strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Pension accounting experience is an asset.
• Financial instruments experience is an asset.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].