Regional Accountant

Champion Pet Foods • Louisville, CO • 3h ago

Job Description:

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Regional Accountant to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry.

Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime , provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's the scoop - Summary

The Regional Accountant will be the key reporting, accounting and internal controls lead for the Champion Petfoods regional operations outside of North America, including APAC and LATAM.

This role works in partnership with multiple stakeholder groups, including the Controllership group, parent company (Mars), and Finance Business Partners in the regions.

The Regional Accountant is responsible for the quality of accounts, providing complete and timely financial information that provides financial insights, supports management reporting, and drives compliance with statutory requirements within the region (VAT filings, etc.).

This role brings a high level of digital capability and a continuous improvement mindset to support the Corporate Controller and the Operating Entity in implementing global programs.

The Regional Accountant is based out of Mexico, Australia, our Flatirons Corporate Office in Louisville, CO, or our Landmark Corporate Office in Edmonton, AB and reports to the Corporate Controller.

What a typical day looks like

Ensure period, quarter and year-end activities are completed to enable the timely delivery of financials and other required submissions in partnership with Mars Global Services (MGS) Finance.

Conduct structured analysis/reconciliation to ensure the quality of accounts, including fluctuation analysis with commentary for all regional operating entities; review periodic, quarterly and annual financial accounts with the operating entity's Finance Business Partners and Corporate Controller.

Ensure periodic reports are available in global Power BI reports and provide extracts to the Financial Planning & Analysis team for regional reporting requirements.

Provide Finance Manual analysis to support decision-making.

Oversee the Cluster's implementation of the control framework, controls testing plans and execution, support governance & control agenda with Governance & Controls Manager.

Partner with non-finance functions at the unit level that may impact finance (e.g. Sales, Supply).

Own the relationship with MGS Finance, working to ensure adherence to accounting standards and accuracy of accounting information for the units within the regions.

Ensure all other financial and operational aspects of the business are compliant with local, federal, and global regulations, and effectively manage risk (e.g. tax, audits, insurance, etc.).

Lead the regional accounting for special projects, transformations, and other ad hoc business requests.

Support the implementation of new systems or business models.

What you'll bring

University degree in Accounting or Finance.

5+ years of accounting experience.

CPA or other professional certification is an asset.

SAP (ATLAS) experience and knowledge management or equivalent ERP system.

High degree of attention to detail.

Business partnership to understand business drivers of financial results, and strong accounting and analytical skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness and to prepare and maintain various supporting schedules.

Experience with Financial Statement reporting obligations, including an understanding of US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Self directed, leveraging strong accounting and finance background to deliver on complex and overlapping projects.

Digitally savvy, experience in the areas of business analysis, business transformation, organizational effectiveness, and business process improvement.

Internal control mindset, with experience adhering to policies and procedures.

Ability to respect and maintain matters of a confidential nature, including information regarding monetary transactions and operational strategy.

Presence in front of leadership.

Some extended hours of work may be required.

Some travel may be required.

What can you expect from Champion?

Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.

Earnings:

US: $105,000 - 120,000 USD, 401k with Company and donation matching.

Canada: $100,000 - 120,000 CAD, RRSP with Company and donation matching.

Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.

Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.

Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.

Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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