Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world's largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, shrimp and crabs.
Since its founding, Clearwater has invested in science, communities, people and technological innovation, as well as resource management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed the company to remain a leader in today's global seafood market and in sustainable seafood excellence.
In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands and the Mi'kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous-owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.
Clearwater Seafoods' Corporate Reporting and Accounting department requires a Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Reporting role based at their Bedford, Nova Scotia Corporate Office. The position is a permanent full-time position and reports to the Finance Manager, Corporate Reporting.
Purpose of Position:
This position plays an active role in complex accounting and internal financial reporting. The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Reporting is a key member of the Corporate Reporting team.
Reporting Structure
- This position reports to the Finance Manager, Corporate Reporting
Job Duties:
- Lead role in preparing monthly consolidated financial statements including key performance metrics and continuity schedules.
- Actively involved in preparation of quarterly financial statements for management, lender and shareholder reporting.
- Supporting role in the production of relevant group and statutory financial reporting including annual audited consolidated financial statements
- Actively involved in the accounting of non-routine/complex transactions and the internal documentation to support compliance with IFRS e.g. financial instruments, acquisitions etc.
- Assisting the Finance Manager, Corporate Reporting in oversight and implementation of new accounting standards.
- Assist in the coordination and consolidation of the annual operating plan.
- Collaborate with various departments (Land-based operations, Fleet, IT etc.) in completing monthly forecast analysis and quarterly Statistic Canada surveys.
- Assist in the completion of external audits to ensure compliance.
- Participate in short and long-term strategic planning initiatives as requested.
- Constantly seek to improve the efficiency in internal and group reporting.
- Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls over financial reporting for the Corporate Reporting group.
- Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by management
Key Behavioral Competencies (Personal Characteristics):
- Dedicated, hardworking and detail oriented
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple language
- Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- Fosters innovation and continuous improvement ideas
- Strong analytical problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Confident offering organizational thought leadership in Financial Accounting
Job Qualifications:
- CPA designation
- A minimum of three to five years progressive experience
- Experience applying International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Strong technical ability including experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Index formulas)
- SAP, Workiva, Cognos or OneStream user knowledge is an asset
Working Conditions:
- Location - Bedford, Nova Scotia with hybrid remote work schedule
- Environment - Office and Remote
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Do you have you CPA designation?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford, NS B4A 3Z7
