Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Bedford, NS

Reference # HL-CLW-8292

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. Now, we are thrilled to be partnering with Clearwater looking to bring a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Accounting & Reporting to their team in Bedford!

Reporting to the Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Accounting & Reporting is responsible for preparing various external financial reports. This role plays a key part in supporting review of inventory accounts, cost of goods sold accounting and other calculations requiring significant judgement or complexity.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting.
• Preparation of various financial reports including quarterly shareholder reports.
• Reconcile inventory and cost of goods accounts to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as necessary.
• Assist in the improvement of internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of accurate, relevant and timely quarterly shareholder reports.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory audited financial statements.
• Preparation of monthly reporting package related to the company's financing arrangements.
• Prepare and maintain detailed inventory variance workbooks to track and analyze variances such as purchase price variance (PPV), manufacturing variances, and standard vs. actual cost discrepancies.
• Support month-end closing activities related to inventory and COGS, including journal entries and reconciliation.
• Other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• SAP user knowledge will be considered an asset.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical ability.

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

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17500763319110000008xkj

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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