OVERVIEW:

From corrugated packaging, paper bags, retail displays, pre-print, supply and inventory management, paper mills and recycling, Atlantic is strategically positioned to provide customers with a total packaging solution.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-focused finance manager to join our team at time of transformation and modernization. If you excel at leading others, but still enjoy being hands-on, utilizing your project management and team-building abilities, we welcome your contribution.

Under the general guidance of the Director of Finance – Financial Reporting, you will provide assisting the oversight of the internal and external reporting requirements, coordinate and oversee the year-end audit process, manage the month-end process, and provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients. Your focus will be on assisting the Consolidation of the various business units and legal entities that form Atlantic, special projects related to internal controls and process design and improvement. Among other priorities, you will take initiative to redesign workflows, find efficiencies in business processes, leverage technology and innovative solutions to enhance accounting and reporting.

Location: 111 Progress Avenue Scarborough, Ontario (currently hybrid)

What you will be doing:

• Leads the planning of year-end, preparation of audit schedules and communication with independent auditors.
• Assisting with the consolidation of financial results for both internal and external reporting purposes and ensure accuracy and completeness of information
• Assisting drafts financial statements along with the required note disclosures.
• Act as the designated subject matter expert on all financial reporting and general ledger structure activities.
• Assists in researching and implementing new accounting pronouncements and in compiling quarterly and annual financial statements in ASPE formats.
• Ensure high standards of control are in place to safeguard confidentiality and segregation of functions to reduce privacy breach and fraud.
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Assist with design, testing and implementation of new accounting and finance systems as applicable
• Support the Director of Finance – Financial Reporting with special projects related to internal controls and workflow process improvements.

What you will be doing:

• Bachelor's degree in business or commerce.
• Designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant.
• At least 5 years of financial accounting and reporting experience.
• Manufacturing experience would be a definite asset.
• Proactive self-starter, with the ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Deadline focus, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in Canadian GAAP and ASPE reporting standards
• Exceptional planning and reporting skills with sound professional judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build solid working relationships with the stakeholders in the organization.
• Expertise in Digital Financial Systems

Atlantic Packaging is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues and customers feel valued and supported. We are committed to developing our team to reflect the diversity of our communities in which we live and work and seek applicants with a wide range of abilities. If you require accommodation, please contact [email protected].