Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting

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 nearly 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 20 years!) and a Top 100 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.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, the role is responsible for the ongoing, regular maintenance of the group’s consolidation processes and systems and the preparation of a broad range of financial reports all in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (“ASPE”) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”) in a dynamic environment. Partnering with the rest of the Financial Reporting team, the Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting, in a senior role, will provide and review information and reports used to drive business decisions, determine priorities and support the executive leadership team in achieving the company’s strategic goals.

This position is required to lead the financial reporting team and ensure the correct accounting practices and methodologies are applied consistently.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range offered to the selected candidate 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.

• Oversees and manages the timely and accurate reporting of ASPE and US GAAP compliant consolidated financial information as required by the company and one of its significant shareholders, an Irish public-company, Dole PLC.
• Works with the accounting and finance team to establish and maintain consolidation tools, accounting systems, processes, policies, procedures and related internal controls necessary to prepare the company financial reporting (including budgeting and forecasting) in compliance with ASPE and US GAAP accounting standards, tax requirements, and management reporting requirements.
• As requested, prepares ASPE and US GAAP compliant accounting analysis memos for topics including business acquisition accounting.
• Prepares consolidated quarterly forecasts and annual business plan financial statements in accordance with ASPE and US GAAP.
• Prepares management reports and analysis based on company’s quarterly forecasts and budgets.
• Collaborates with the team on appropriate tax, profit share and transfer pricing entries required for consolidation.
• Liaises with external and internal auditors.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues and leads small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Supports the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting by managing, reviewing, and planning financial reporting duties.
• Supports professional development and company initiatives through mentoring, feedback, and participation in company-wide initiatives such as performance management and training.
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