Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd

Location: Windsor, ON, Canada

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka. Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines. An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada. We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices.

Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaXS-oxdU5U&feature=player_embedded 

Position Summary

Pernod Ricard North America (specifically, Hiram Walker & Sons Limited) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Consolidation Lead. This person will report into the Director, Cost Accounting and play a key role in the oversight of financial activities coordinating the work of local staff on such matters such as monthly reporting, oversight of cost accounting methodologies, consolidation reporting, T&E processes, implementing and maintaining proper governance over internal controls, and in general, adherence to the PRNA policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

- Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Lead the month-end financial close process ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of local distillery Trial Balance submissions through to consolidated Pernod Ricard Group reporting.
• Understand and lead initiatives to improve centralization and internal control compliance, consistent with PR policies and procedures in accordance with established best practices.
• Understand and apply consistent PR cost accounting methodologies across entities.
• Implement rolling forecast monthly reporting analysis consistent with established processes at other PR operations where reporting is established.
• Assist with Quarterly key cash driver consolidation, analysis and reporting focused on maturing inventories and capital expenditure ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Consolidate and report Finance and Operations KPI’s in accordance Pernod Ricard Group Operations requirements.
• Assist in the management and oversight of all aspects of consolidated financial statements across management cycles including budget, forecasting, strategic planning.
• Work closely with all divisions, especially operations leads, to perform various ad hoc analysis across sites, including strategic and tactical matters as it relates to budget management, cost of goods analysis, cash flow forecasting, export market opportunities, etc.

- Accounting and Internal Controls

• Implement accounting and finance procedures.
• Lead month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary and account reconciliations.
• Maintain internal control documentation.
• Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Assists with the external auditors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required - CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• International Financial Reporting expertise in a production accounting environment
• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
• Strong comprehension of accounting/financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting ..)
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills; required proficiency in Excel (data analysis, forecasting and modeling)
• NetSuite and JDE E1 experience
• Effective analytical and communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Excitement for working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• High degree of integrity, accuracy, attention to detail, reliability and commitment to consistently meeting deadlines
• Self-starter, team-player and relationship-builder

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including aboriginal, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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2024-02-16

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