Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies.  The new Pork Company, Canada Packers, will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies. 

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products.  Canada Packers is building its  team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

Our job is to make great food.

Canada Packers will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the VP Controller, the Manager, Finance Transaction Processing is responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll teams in providing effective and efficient service to our customers, vendors and all employees of Canada Packers. The Manager, Finance Transaction Processing will implement company policies and procedures, and support processes to develop and execute short and long-term strategic plans that will enable the teams to deliver strong performance aligned with company values. You will provide necessary leadership, coaching, and guidance to enable the team to develop and deliver their personal best while establishing department goals and objectives.

The Manager will be responsible for maintaining integrity of internal credit policies and C3 controls and delivering on working capital objectives.  The incumbent will be responsible for initiating and supporting projects that will deliver efficiencies and embrace automation in all areas, including RPA and AI as appropriate.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 14. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Accounts Receivable

• Lead AR team including training, coaching, career development and performance reviews
• Support collections/deductions process
• Issue status reports to management
• Manage and control all initiatives to improve credit granting processes, procedures, and policies
• Review and approve credit limit change request within assigned threshold
• Review and approve manual billing within assigned threshold 
• Maintain strict adherence to policies, procedure, controls
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on controls testing and requirements
• Maintain internal and external service levels and improve customer relationships

Accounts Payable

• Lead AP team including training, coaching, career development and performance reviews
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and internal MLF partners
• Manage inbound billing and payment inquiries from internal and external customer and drive timely issue resolution
• Ensure timely review and resolution of SAP ‘parked' and ‘blocked’ items
• Monitor and manage the reporting of weekly/monthly GRIR, Blocked and Parked Invoices, and AP Aging
• Maintain strict adherence to policies, procedure, controls
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on controls testing and requirements
• Ensure internal controls are monitored and adequately captured

Payroll

• Lead Payroll team including training, coaching, career development and performance reviews
• Build and maintain effective relationships with HR and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient payroll processing
• Work with VP Controller to define standards and best practice processes
• Maintain Payroll User Manual current, ensuring ongoing changes are updated in both electronic and hardcopy formats
• Maintain knowledge of relevant Collective Agreements

What You’ll Bring:

Experience and Education

• Minimum 10 years leading services departments, preferably in a shared-services environment
• Experience leading and motivating direct reports
• AR experience including credit risk management knowledge
• AP experience
• Payroll experience
• Experience dealing with Domestic & International customers (preferred)
• Experience within insured receivables (preferred)
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance (preferred)

Skills and Knowledge:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• SAP experience an asset
• Alignment with company values
• Excellent analysis skills and detail-oriented
• Strong business acumen and critical thinking
• Strong numerical comprehension and adeptness at analyzing & interpreting data is essential
• Ability to communicate concisely both verbally & in writing
• Ability to manage time, set priorities, and make decisions under pressure
• Able to function both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to analyze and reconcile outstanding issues
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities
• Experience with High-Radius modules an asset
• Bilingual (English/French) an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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