Senior Manufacturing Accounting Systems & Process Analyst

Job summary

Lead and optimize systems, processes, and reporting to support manufacturing accounting activities. Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to implement automation, improve workflows, and enhance operational performance.

Job details

We are seeking a manufacturing accounting professional with a passion for continuous improvement. In this role, you will help optimize systems, processes, and reporting while partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to support and enhance manufacturing accounting activities. Salary Range: $60,000 - 85,000 Location of Work: Dieppe, NB (100 Midland Drive) Application Deadline: November 5th, 2026 Responsibilities Lead and optimize the systems, processes, and reporting that support Manufacturing Accounting. Partner with Manufacturing Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to resolve issues, improve workflows, and deliver business solutions. Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, AI adoption, and process improvement across manufacturing accounting activities. Gather business requirements and translate them into effective system, process, and reporting solutions. Develop reporting and analytics that improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance. Support the implementation of new processes and technologies through training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Strong change management, communication, and training skills, with the ability to support user adoption and standardization across multiple sites. Qualifications Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation preferred. Experience in manufacturing and cost accounting, including financial reporting, analysis, inventory, standard costing, and related business processes. Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, reporting, and ERP systems within a manufacturing environment. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify opportunities for improvement. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Finance, Operations, and IT teams. Interest in leveraging technology, automation, AI, and process improvement to enhance financial operations. Ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple sites. #LI-LP1 Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices. We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.

What you’ll do

Lead and optimize systems, processes, and reporting to support manufacturing accounting activities. Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to implement automation, improve workflows, and enhance operational performance.

Requirements

Requires a diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Candidates must have experience in manufacturing and cost accounting, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Business Requirements Gathering · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manufacturing Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• ERP Systems
• Data Analytics
• Automation
• Change Management
• Financial Controls
• Inventory Management
• Standard Costing
• Business Requirements Gathering
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• AI Adoption
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Training Documentation
• Influencing Skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Operational Performance Management
• Business Solutions
• Workflow Management
• Reporting Solutions
• Plant Breeding
• Research
• Accounting
• Business Process
• Business Requirements
• Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• Operations
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing Systems Analyst
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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