Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world's largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, shrimp and crabs.

Since its founding, Clearwater has invested in science, communities, people and technological innovation, as well as resource management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed the company to remain a leader in today's global seafood market and in sustainable seafood excellence.

In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands and the Mi'kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous-owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.

Clearwater Seafoods' Corporate Accounting department requires a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting role based at their Bedford, Nova Scotia Corporate Office. The position is a permanent full-time position and reports to the Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting.

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting, this position is responsible for providing important business insights to management and cross functional business partners derived from standard costing analysis. This role will partner with operations, finance managers and business leads to improve cost visibility and reporting.

Reporting Structure

• This position reports to the Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting.

Job Duties:

• Analyze routine information for accuracy.
• Prepare accounting entries and perform analysis that requires data interpretation, professional judgement, and business insight.
• Analyze costs across global supply chain, relating to fleet, plants, and overhead standard cost variances, ensuring accurate classification and accounting treatment.
• Determine allocation methodology to distribute costs equitably to business units using professional judgment and business insight.
• Allocate costs using Clearwater's ERP system and excel models, making recommendations for P&L vs BS treatment.
• Assist business leaders to interpret and understand their costs and margin through preparation of variance analysis and the review of profitability results.
• Regular review and maintenance of system automated cost allocations.
• Ad-hoc support for business development and process improvement projects through detailed cost analysis.
• Complete general ledger journal entries for month end costing allocations and inventory variances.
• Prepare working papers and reconciliations supporting the month-end closing process.
• Monitor and communicate key month-end timelines, collaborating with teams to achieve deadlines.
• Support the broader Corporate Accounting team through cross-training in various month-end support functions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Behavioral Competencies (Personal Characteristics):

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts.
• Dedicated, hardworking and detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement ideas.
• Strong analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent in applying business and product knowledge to reports.
• Ability to analyze large quantities of data.

Job Qualifications:

• University business degree with Accounting or Finance major.
• CPA designation or equivalent experience
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience.
• Standard costing experience is an asset.
• SAP user knowledge is an asset.
• Strong technical ability in Microsoft Excel.

Working Conditions:

• Location - Bedford, Nova Scotia with hybrid remote work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Clearwater is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where diversity is valued as a cornerstone of excellence. We recognize that diverse voices strengthen our company by enhancing innovation, collaboration, and learning while enriching our organizational culture and strengthening our ability to serve our mission.

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse community that we serve, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others.

Clearwater is dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible hiring process for all candidates. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application materials and to contact us at [email protected] if they require accommodations during the recruitment process.