Corporate Controller

Who is Mother Parkers?
We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Corporate Controller to join our Finance team. In this leadership role, you will oversee the company’s daily accounting operations, ensuring all accounting activities comply with financial regulations and requirements. You will lead a team of 8 accounting professionals in the execution of all controllership activities, a successful implementation of a new ERP system (D365), and in shaping the future of our finance operations.
Our ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in accounting and financial management, excellent leadership skills, as well as a passion for process improvement and delivering results.
What you get to do:

• Manage the controllership team of 8 employees, responsible for all controllership activities including overall controls, ownership of the general ledger, managing of Accounts Payable, internal controls and tax compliance
• Preparation of the external GAAP financial statements with note disclosure, and monthly financial statement reporting package including consolidation of multiple legal entities
• Manage the month-end reporting and close process within tight deadlines, including preparation of monthly reports
• Manage the monthly Balance Sheet review process, including overseeing general ledger account reconciliation for all accounts and reporting to senior management
• Lead the external audits (both Financial Statements and Pensions), including communicating with external auditors for the annual and interim audits
• Annual budget (and periodic updates) for balance sheet and cash flow
• Responsible for overall tax and government compliance, including tax return filing, managing the transfer pricing process between Canada and US entities, and preparation of the annual transfer pricing report
• Oversee the review, application and administration of government funding initiatives
• Responsible for stewardship reporting and other government requested filings
• Key financial lead in the new ERP systems implementation, and responsible for unlocking enhanced reporting, process efficiencies and implementing best practices
• Leads continuous improvement opportunities

What you bring to the role:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance roles with similar responsibilities. Previous experience with an audit firm is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Up-to-date on current GAAP (IFRS, with AISPE knowledge an asset).
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, managing and motivating a broad team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator, able to simplify complexity, good presenter with the ability to build financial summaries and presentations focused on insights (not data).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into actionable information, able to provide new ideas and challenge current thinking.
• Previous hands-on experience with ERP systems to best utilize information; Microsoft D365 experience an asset.
• Previous experience in leading and implementing system and process changes.
• Previous experience in a business support role, outside the Controllership team (ie. Operations Finance, FP&A, Category/Customer Finance) an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and work in an environment with changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in effectively building key relationships across the organization.
• Confident working in an ever-changing fast-paced team environment with demanding deadlines.

What we offer you:

• Flex hours and a hybrid work model (2-3 days/week in the office).
• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Dress for your day – when you’re in the office, come in your jeans, or a business suit if you’re meeting with a client.
  

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While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.