Job Description:

Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies.  The new Pork Company, Canada Packers, will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies. 

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products.  Canada Packers is building its  team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.
Canada Packers will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Finance Manager - Technical Accounting, the Sr. Analyst provides financial leadership, support and analysis to ensure complex accounting transactions are accurately recorded and aligned with relevant accounting standards.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by May 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by participating in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment focused on the needs of our people.
• Ensure all company financial policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new or revised accounting standards
• Prepare complex accounting analyses and memos for significant transactions such as leases, revenue recognition, impairment, share-based compensation, hedging and business combinations
• Support month end and quarter end processes by ensuring proper accounting treatment of complex transactions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accounting implications are considered in new business initiatives
• Coordinate with external auditors, providing technical documentation and supporting review and audit requests
• Stay current with new accounting standards and lead the evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of required changes to accounting policies and procedures
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting or Business required
• CPA designation or actively pursuing it
• Must have excellent systems skills, analytical skills and be proficient Excel 
• SAP experience is an asset
• Experience with financial process automation and familiarity with automation tools (e.g. Power Automate) is an asset
• Demonstrated personal leadership
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial functions.

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.