LOCATION

Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick

DEPARTMENT

Accounting/Finance

Purpose

The purpose of this function is to direct the financial activities of the business unit by performing the following:

Duties

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Essential Duties These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.

• Day to day management of the General Ledger
• Identification of, and research of accounting issues as to support accounting positions
• Prepares the annual budget and latest estimate forecasts
• Coordinates the month end and year end closings
• Prepares accurate and timely monthly financial statements and delivers such results in accordance with the accounting timetable.
• Prepares reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and explains variances.
• Prepares timely and accurate journal entries, as required in completing the monthly financial close process.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies**.**
• Reviews and approves all Capital Project CERs before submission to Corporate.
• Forecasts Capital Spending on a monthly basis.
• Prepares and maintains validation schedules to ensure general ledger accounts reconcile to sub ledger records.
• Ensure plant expenses are posted correctly to the proper accounts and cost centers.
• Approve requisitions, purchase orders and invoices as needed.
• Supervises finance team

Other Duties

• Assist Plant GM with various analyses as directed.
• Support Operations in analyzing factory performance
• Settle Maintenance work orders.
• Assist management with accounting issues (vendor set up, expense reporting).
• Manage Accounting, Inventory, Logistics and HR functions.
• Complete safety assignments
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties to be assigned

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

When entering the plant, the following PPE is required: hearing protection, hair net, beard net, steel toe slip resistant safety shoes, bump cap, smock, face mask.

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a combination of factory and office environments.
• Exposed to factory elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils.

Physical Requirements (All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.)

Physical activities of this position.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Fine Motor Skills: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and comprehend verbal communication; requires frequent use of telephone.
• Vision: Ability to see in order to clearly distinguish numerals and letters. Requires frequent use of computer.
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Education/ Expensive/ Skills Required

• BA or BS degree and 5 years minimum experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent accounting reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Experience working with SAP a plus.
• Excellent MS Office software technical skills, with emphasis on Excel.
• Strong organizational abilities, effective time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment
• Previous management experience

Supervisory responsibilities

This position will be responsible for overseeing two members of the accounting department.

Canadian Roots. Passionate about Seafood. Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp first captured the flavour of the sea way back in 1871 when we founded the first cannery on the Fraser River in British Columbia. Since then, we’ve expanded operations nationwide so we can provide delicious, nutritious seafood for all Canadians. When you join Clover Leaf Seafoods, Bumble Bee Seafoods International or Connors Bros., you become part of a company that, together with our parent company, Bumble Bee Seafoods, is working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. From fishers to our employees, to customers, consumers, and to the communities we serve, we base our actions on shared, transparent values that hold us accountable to each other and the world.

In connection with our values and commitment to people first, at Clover Leaf Seafood Company, we believe in a diverse and inclusive culture where self-expression is not only welcome, but fundamental to doing good in the world. Clover Leaf Seafood Corp. is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, place of origin, creed or religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or activity or any other grounds covered by the applicable provincial human rights legislation.
Locations for Canada:

Markham, Ontario
Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
Remote

About Bumble Bee Seafoods

The Bumble Bee Seafood Company is passionately pursuing its purpose of feeding people’s lives through the power of the ocean. We are an iconic 125-year-old year-old fishing company that consistently aims to deliver delicious, healthy, and affordable food to consumers while working hard to find new ways to protect the ocean and those that rely on it. Bumble Bee is firmly anchored in a commitment to connect the world to the ocean by re-defining sourcing, producing, and enjoying products from and inspired by the ocean.

Bumble Bee’s full line of seafood and specialty protein products are marketed in the U.S., Canada and over 50 markets globally under leading brands including Bumble Bee®, Brunswick®, Clover Leaf®, Snow’s®, and Beach Cliff®. For more information about the company, visit TheBumbleBeeCompany.com. For product information, visit www.BumbleBee.com.