Senior Finance Manager, Internal Controls

Bedford, NS

Reference # HL-CLW-8291

Our client, 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. We are excited to partner with them as we look to bring a Senior Finance Manager, Internal Controls to their talented team in Bedford!

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Reporting & Accounting, the Senior Finance Manager, Internal Controls is responsible for establishing and maintaining, in consultation with managing partner requirements and Clearwater Executive, disclosure controls and procedures, and internal controls over financial reporting ("ICFR"). This role will lead the development and have managing oversight of governance and corporate-level policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance. This position will provide essential support to the CFO, the VP, Corporate Reporting & Accounting, and the Executive management team in measuring objectives and creating efficiencies.

Responsibilities will include:

• With managing partner support and CFO input, develop a long-term strategy for the internal ICFR function.
• Lead the design and maintenance of disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Evaluate compliance with established procedures and internal controls by leading the testing of operational control activities, including leveraging, overseeing, and facilitating the annual internal audit.
• Assist areas of business growth, both organic and M&A to establish ICFR alignment with the corporate office.
• Plan, manage and execute operational and financial audits, as necessary.
• Proactively monitor for changes that can impact ICFR (e.g., evolving regulations, operating environment, systems, and business changes) and in response, work with management to promote control continuity.
• Stay current on disclosure and ICFR regulations and best practices to ensure effective and efficient compliance.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, other members of the finance team and the managing partner.
• Prepare reports for management, PBHC and the Mi'kmaq Coalition that outline findings and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors and process owners to deliver the control documentation required to support the financial statement audit and promote efficiencies between external and internal auditors.
• Work with risk owners to develop action plans to mitigate financial reporting errors and potential losses.
• Other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA and/or CIA designation.
• 5+ years of ICFR experience.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.
• In-depth knowledge of ICFR principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• SAP user knowledge is an asset.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

The Senior Finance Manager, Internal Controls will possess key behavioural competencies (personal characteristics) that include: dedicated, hardworking and strong attention to detail; excellent management and interpersonal skills; ability to influence cross-functional and diversely skilled teams; ability to communicate with senior management; strong organizational skills; self-motivated and driven to succeed; ability to teach others and coach for performance; ability to initiate and guide process improvements; flexible in their work schedule and able to work with minimal supervision; and must be willing to work in a fast paced and deadline driven team environment.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17496523374270000008pfo

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

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