A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Finance Manager Reporting & Controls, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in the financial reporting cycle. This position is ideal for the professional who is looking for an opportunity for career growth and wanting to add value to a fast growing organization.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP/IFRS and corporate policies.

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis for key P&L and balance sheet accounts.

• Responsible for cash reconciliation, tracking of daily cash movements, clearing of cheques and miscellaneous deposits.

• Capital Asset SAP Management

• Responsible for masterdata requests and maintenance

• Perform system checks and reconciliations and drive corrective actions

• Manage the lease capitalization process including recommendations for capitalization vs expensing

• Perform validations of Balance Sheet and Income Statement and coordination of supplementary schedule submissions to Corporate

• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and profit and loss accounts complete with supporting documentation

• Ensure compliance with SOX/internal controls and contribute to the design and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, processes and controls, and implement changes.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, providing documentation, and addressing auditor inquiries.

• Lead and participate in process improvement initiatives to gain efficiencies and special projects

• Support in SAP Upgrade implementation (S4 Hana)

• Document standard operating procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Fully designated CPA or is actively pursuing their CPA designation
• 2 to 4 years of experience, Public Accounting Firm background or CPG experience preferred
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Strong analytical skills with ability to comfortably present data in a meaningful way and make recommendations
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and analyzing account reconciliations
• Ability to think critically and recommend ideas for improvement of existing policies and practices
• Proven problem solving skills and the ability to implement solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• SAP and Oracle experience is an asset
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Work
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage varying deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented

Church and Dwight Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free, inclusive and accessible work environment. Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodation in respect of a legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. If you require accommodation on this basis, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please inform our Human Resources department if you require an accommodation in completing this application for employment or for otherwise participating in the application process.