Riverdale is looking for a Director of Finance to join our Kick Ass, Growing Team!!

Why Riverdale Poultry?

We are experiencing transformational growth! This is because we are the leading live haul poultry transportation service company in Canada. Our customers know us for being progressive, providing best-in-class service, and having amazing long-term employees.

We exist to “FEED THE COUNTRY” – a purpose we have been proud of for 65 years.

We deliver a critical service to major poultry processors, and we live by our core values:

Get it Done Right: We get the job done. The right way. Probably the hard way.

Learn to Improve: We have always focused on perfecting our craft. Each day is an opportunity to learn and push the yardstick.

Accountability to All: We are accountable to all stakeholders – our team, customers, growers, animals, industry partners, and our communities.

Kick Ass and Have Fun! We do whatever it takes to win, but never compromise safety, animal welfare, integrity, or our values.

As the Director of Finance you will report directly to the Managing Director - Operations of Riverdale and be responsible for leading the Finance team and finance decisions across the Company. We are looking for a Kick Ass leader, who is committed to developing a strong understanding of how our business works and ability to guide the Finance team in supporting it. We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of technologies & systems who can understand those used across Riverdale, their interactions, and how they fit into the finance processes.

Job Duties:

Guide, mentor, and coach the Finance team
Work closely with in-house Data team to proactively help architect and execute Finance processes and policies to align with corporate goals.
Routinely review existing processes and workflows, with a goal to make more efficient as measured by: (a) increased accuracy, (b) time savings, (c) better documentation, (d) increased automation, (e) better controlled and/or (f) creating more redundancy (cross training).
Ability to assist and provide hands-on support with all aspects of the accounting process.
Exert care and control over assets and records.

Core Accounting

Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statements) including variance analysis.
Lead month end and year end closing process ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Oversee weekly payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes. Responsible for the management, documentation, and management of Payroll and Invoicing Rulebooks used to automate payroll and invoicing

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Present monthly reporting package, with a focus on clearly outlining drivers of operating performance

Oversee the update and review of our detailed Excel financial model
Preparation of internal financial reports, forecasts, and analysis.
Review weekly reports (AR aging, KPI report, bank reconciliations) and actions next steps where appropriate.

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What you bring to the role:

Finance leadership in a high performance culture
CPA designation
Thorough understanding of accounting principles, procedures and software with the ability to analyze complex financial records and reports.
We are looking for a “system-level thinker” - someone who routinely reviews existing processes and workflows, with a goal to make more efficient (better accuracy, time savings, better documentation, increased automation, better controlled and/or more redundancy)
Advanced Excel skills, and experience with QuickBooks, Sage, or similar accounting software
Experienced preparing, analyzing and presenting monthly reporting packages
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

We thank all of those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that the company is committed to meeting its duty to accommodate disability related needs. If you need a specific accommodation throughout the recruitment process because of a disability or medical need, please contact Human Resources at 519-669-5168 ext. 4 or by email at hr@riverdalepoultry.ca. The company will provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship.

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Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

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