Financial Analyst

**NOW HIRING A FINANCIAL ANALYST** **** **If you think our products are great, you should “meat” our people!** **THE PERKS** - Competitive wages from $65,000 - $75,000 based on relevant experience - Amazing co-workers - Exclusive Employee Rewards Programs - Employee Referral Bonus Program (up to $1000/referral) - Full Benefits (Health, Dental and Vision) - Company Matched Pension Plan after 1 year - Free Wi-Fi & Coffee - Employee Share Ownership Program - Employee Appreciation Events **THE BUSINESS** At Piller’s, we’re in the business of crafting high quality, specialty foods for families to enjoy. Our award-winning deli and meat products are found in grocery and restaurant chains across North America. We’re passionate about our products and equally as passionate about the success and safety of our people. If you are looking for a long-term career in manufacturing with job security, teamwork, and fantastic co-workers, consider us as your next place to call home. **THE PEOPLE** We are a community made up of introverts, extroverts, family people, single people, passionate people, creative people, sports fanatics, movie buffs, video gamers, music makers, gym goers, pet lovers and every other variety. When you work with friends, it doesn’t feel like work! **THE OPPORTUNITY** - Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, identifying trends, variances and key drivers impacting results - Lead financial statement review meetings and provide insights - Develop and maintain management reporting packages (KPIs, dashboards, variance reports) - Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles, updating financial projections based on business changes - Conduct ad hoc analysis for operations, finance and other teams - Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and subledger reviews - Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner - Oversee the capital expenditure process including annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, meeting organization and corporate reporting - Maintain the daily journal batch update process - Monitor the Goods Received Note (GRN) process, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner - Oversee the leased vehicles process - Execute ad hoc updates to Finance Master Data - Assist with internal and external audits, preparing supporting schedules and documentation - Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls - Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance financial models and tools, and contribute to process standardization across finance - Prepare daily/weekly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner - Prepare and submit monthly GST/HST and other government reporting in a timely manner. **THE REQUIREMENTS** - University degree in Accounting and/or Business Administration - CPA designation completed or in progress is considered an asset but not a requirement - 1-3 years experience in a finance role - Extensive experience with large fully integrated ERP computer systems - Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role. - Knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding financial records and the like is essential. - Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications. - Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel. - Knowledge of publicly traded companies. - Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes. - Professional written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent problem solving and organizational skills are essential. - Ability to adapt to and learn new software. - Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently. - Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines. - Ability to interpret and implement company policies and pro…