Chief Financial Officer
Location: Albany, PE (Onsite)
Salary: $120,000+ .
Why work for us?
At Atlantic Beef Products Inc, we value our employees. We employ the best and talented professionals into our production, quality, maintenance, marketing, and management roles. We are a goal driven company with a mission to provide our customers with high-quality Atlantic Canada produced beef products while building a sustainable business to support the regional beef industry. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits that are tailored to our employees needs, excellent career growth and development opportunities, work life balance, employee discounts, reimbursements, and more.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic partner to the senior leadership team and works closely with the Operations Manager.
The CFO is responsible for providing accurate, timely financial leadership, analysis, and operational support in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining strong internal service and effective communication.
Responsibilities:-
Provide strategic financial leadership to support organizational goals, budgets, forecasts, and long-term growth.
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Advise the President, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team on financial performance, strategic initiatives, and operational decisions.
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Lead the development and implementation of financial systems, policies, procedures, and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
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Establish annual financial objectives aligned with the company’s growth and expansion plans.
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Serve as Corporate Secretary/Treasurer and support the President and Board in fulfilling related duties and obligations.
Essential Duties:-
Prepare and present periodic financial reports, including profit and loss statements, budget-to-forecast analysis, and weekly cash flow reporting.
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Review financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to support sound business decisions.
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Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for operating and strategic initiatives.
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Oversee the financial planning and analysis function, including reporting tools, systems, and process improvements.
Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations-
Lead the accounting function to ensure the integrity of financial systems, records, reporting, and internal controls.
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Oversee accounts receivable, period-end and month-end close processes, general ledger activity, and management reporting.
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Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of weekly, periodic, and annual financial statements and required remittances, tax filings, and regulatory reports.
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Support compliance by working with Human Resources, external auditors, and internal teams to maintain legal, financial, and information technology controls.
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Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, processes, and team coordination.
Financial Management-
Manage cash flow, investments, asset management, and banking relationships, and provide recommendations on financial risk and return.
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Use forward-looking financial models and activity-based analysis to support business planning and budgeting.
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Oversee payroll, benefits, pension, and related financial functions within the company, and work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
Financial Relations and Policies-
Represent the company with banks, financial partners, investors, auditors, and regulatory officials.
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Maintain current knowledge of audit practices and applicable local, provincial, and federal regulatory requirements.
Finance and Accounting Team Management-
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, including work allocation, systems training, performance management, and team effectiveness.
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Manage the Payroll and Benefits Manager and provide oversight of payroll, benefits, pension, and other related functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effective administration.
Cash Management-
Oversee weekly cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, including approval of significant disbursements.
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Prepare and present weekly cash position reporting for senior management and the Board of Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA designation.
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Public accounting background with a minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 5 years as a CFO in a large privately held corporation.
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Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, compliance, and external audit requirements.
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Experience working with information technology teams to manage or implement accounting systems and related process improvements.
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Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving.
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Highly skilled in advanced features of Microsoft Excel as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Atlantic Beef Products Inc. however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be required to complete background, reference, and drug tests, and must meet the job qualifications designated for the position.
Atlantic Beef Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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