Manager of Financial Accounting

**Manager of Financial Accounting**

CKF Inc., a leader in the Food Packaging industry is a progressive company with a strong commitment to Safety and Continuous Improvement. CKF Inc. has manufacturing plants located in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia and the states of Iowa and Texas, manufacturing numerous types of food and protective packaging.

We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and motivated individual to join our team. The Manager of Financial Accounting will own the month-end close process, ensure audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement in how we report, reconcile, and manage our financial data. The role will lead a capable team of accountants, helping them grow and deliver with confidence. This role is ideal for someone who brings a strong foundation in accounting operations, but is equally motivated by simplification, process maturity, and building a culture of accountability and clarity. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Finance and will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:
**Responsibilities**:
**Financial Reporting & Close**
- Lead the preparation of monthly management reports, internal financial statements, and corporate submissions.
- Maintain a disciplined close calendar across multiple entities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and accruals—ensuring the team has the tools and training to do it right.

**Compliance & Controls**
- Own internal controls, financial procedures, and risk mitigation practices that promote data integrity and minimize manual intervention.
- Balance control with flexibility—updating processes when needed without overcomplicating.

**Audit & External Requirements**
- Serve as the key contact for external auditors.
- Coordinate the audit process and ensure timely and complete working paper packages.

**Operational Support & Analysis**
- Provide variance analysis and commentary to support business leaders' understanding of financial performance.
- Partner cross-functionally to improve financial acumen and support strategic decisions.

**Process & Systems Improvement**
- Lead initiatives to standardize, automate, and streamline financial reporting and consolidation processes.
- Drive adoption and enhancement of financial systems (e.g., financial reporting tools, Power BI), in partnership with IT and corporate teams.

**Additional Functional Ownership**
- Oversee accounts payable operations and support vendor management and working capital goals.
- Coordinate insurance information submissions and claims support.
- Perform treasury functions including cash forecasts, disbursement approvals, and banking relationships.
- Manage tax compliance across payroll, sales, and corporate filings for Canada and the U.S.
- Support budget and capital planning by coordinating input and reviewing assumptions.

**Qualifications**:

- A CPA designation or equivalent experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Proven experience leading a financial close and reporting cycle across multiple entities.
- Strong team leadership capabilities—you coach, develop, and hold people accountable.
- A continuous improvement mindset with a bias for action and structure.
- Experience with financial systems (ERP, consolidation tools, reporting platforms).
- A collaborative working style and a strong sense of ownership.

CKF offers a competitive wage and benefit package (including a pension plan). If you want to work for a dynamic and exciting company and enjoy the challenges of working on a variety of duties in a fast-paced environment, then come be a part of our team.
- CKF Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._
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**An Equal Opportunity Employer