Cost Accountant - Plant Controller

For the needs of its plant in St-Damase, Aliments Sofina Inc. is currently looking for a Cost Accountant. Reporting to the Senior Director – Finance, the incumbent is responsible for analyzing financial data and calculating costs. He supervises the cost analyst. The incumbent plays a leading role in the continuous improvement of financial and operational reports. In close collaboration with the Senior Director – Finance, the cost accountant ensures the accuracy of the financial statement closing process, the implementation of internal controls, the analysis and production of reports on major discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Produces analyses and comments on financial results;
• Provides support for the end-of-period closing process;
• Identifies opportunities for improvement of various reports, processes, and systems to facilitate decision-making;
• Identifies and develops tools/reports that will allow the plant management to better understand and manage their departments;
• Prepares ad hoc analyses for various services (plant, engineering, finance, etc.);
• Provides various analyses to support operational and financial decisions (labor, efficiency, capital investment, etc.);
• Calculates product costs for submission requests;
• Develops various performance indicators and produces dashboards;
• Participates in the implementation of various action plans and performs the required follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in accounting or equivalent;
• Hold a professional title from the Order of CPAs of Quebec (an asset);
• Possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar role in the manufacturing sector (agro-food industry an asset);
• A different combination of education/experience judged equivalent may be considered;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with various services;
• Results-oriented and team collaboration-focused;
• Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with often tight deadlines;
• Very good computer skills MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other systems. Advanced Excel level;
• Knowledge of financial/operational database programs and ERP systems;
• Advanced level of English.
• Working Conditions
• Employee – Executive and Professional, Class 7 working conditions;
• 5 days/week, 100% on-site;
• Available for occasional travel to our various sites.

Peace of mind from your first day with us

• Comprehensive and modular group insurance;
• Defined contribution pension plan;
• Employee assistance program and family support including 24/7 telemedicine services;
• Employee discount store access;
• Benefits program, which gives you access to other privileges according to your needs;
• Competitive vacation weeks;
• Free parking.

**Each of us works with one idea in mind: to excel in the poultry industry. Every day. And at every level.