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 Accounting Manager (known internally as "Grower Accounting Manager") who will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing our grower accounting functions across North America. This leadership position is responsible for the financial management of complex grower accounts, including account setup, reporting, payments, and finalizing the growing season. You’ll collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth deal administration, streamline processes, maintain compliance, and support operational goals. By leveraging data insights and best practices, you'll align team efforts with organizational objectives, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. As a key leader, you will foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment, setting clear expectations and training/mentoring team members to unlock their full potential. Additionally, you will spearhead initiatives to refine workflows, implement strategic projects, and adapt to the evolving needs of the business. In this role, you’ll champion a culture of growth, integrity, and operational excellence. 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** - Leads and develops a high-performing team of grower accountants across North America, fostering a positive, collaborative, and results-driven work environment. Sets clear expectations, mentors and trains team members, and ensures alignment with Oppy’s culture and organizational objectives. - Implements and oversees grower accounting, reporting, and administrative practices and procedures. Monitors and evaluates procedures to ensure alignment with company policies, compliance standards (SOX), and operational best practices. - Partners with category directors, Accounting & Finance leaders, and other departments to determine optimal workload distribution across grower accounting teams, ensuring operational efficiency and resource alignment to meet business needs. - Administers assigned deals in line with company standards and ensures processes support operational and strategic objectives. Reviews staff productivity and workload balance, reallocating tasks as needed to optimize support for category teams. - Analyzes business trends and key performance indicators to inform decision-making and ensure the grower accounting team delivers results aligned with organizational goals. Leverages data to optimize allocation, streamline workflows. - Collaborates with the Category Financial Analysis team regularly and more frequently during peak periods to prepare grower-related financial forecasts and operating plans. Ensures the team is equipped with the necessary training and tools to excel in financial modeling and forecasting tasks. - Manages the Trouble File Team Lead and team to provide strategic guidance and address complex issues, such as produce loss claims or credit-related challenges. Collaborates with sales leadership to evaluate root causes and contributes to process improv