Corporate Accounting Manager

**About Oppy**

**Grow Our Tomorrow.** Oppy is a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for over 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all. Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 22 years) and a BC Top Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant opportunity. Grow _**your**_ tomorrow with us, today.

**The Opportunity**

Are you a results-driven accounting professional with a passion for leadership and fostering a collaborative approach? We are seeking a skilled, team-oriented **Corporate Accounting Manager** to join our team. In this role, you will oversee corporate accounting and audit processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. You'll have the opportunity to develop a dedicated accounting team while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve key business goals.

The expected starting base salary range of this position is $95,000 - $105,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the starting range, individual pay is determined by various factors including geographic location, job-related skills, relevant experience, education, formal training, and internal equity.

Please Note: In-office attendance is required for the first 6-months of training and the position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule following the training period depending on team needs.

**Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of financial information for each corporate legal entity, ensuring compliance with ASPE standards. Prepare, review, and present monthly financial reports to executive management.
- Lead and manage the corporate accounting team and monthly and year-end financial close processes, ensuring deliverables are met while fostering a collaborative, positive, and proactive team environment.
- Support the Director of Corporate Accounting & Finance in maintaining strong internal controls and documentation in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”), including assistance with annual audits.
- Continuously evaluate and improve internal controls over the financial statement close process, acting as the control owner to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and statements to ensure they meet accuracy and completeness standards.
- Provide valuable insights on financial transactions, accounting treatments, and process improvements to enhance overall financial operations.
- Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring a smooth process and timely responses to audit requests and inquiries.
- Oversee share repurchase calculations, accounting entries, and payments, ensuring accuracy in tax slip preparation.
- Ensure tax filings and accounting entries are aligned with established accounting practices, company policies, and applicable legislative requirements.
- Oversee correspondence with external tax advisors to provide information for preparing Canadian and US federal and provincial/state tax returns, year-end tax provisions, and transfer pricing studies. Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax returns and installments.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain the chart of accounts and optimize ERP/accounting processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and reporting standards.
- Review and approve cheques, wires, and EFT payments in accordance with company policies and internal controls, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Lead or participate in financial accounting projects, ensuring deliverables are met according to project requirements and deadlines.
- Establish internal deadlines and allocate workload among accounting team members, providing troubleshooting support and feedback to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Mentor and develop accounting team members, conduc