Accounting Manager - Manufacturing Plant

Job summary

Oversee day-to-day financial operations and accounting activities for the Whitby manufacturing plant, including financial statement preparation and month-end close. Lead and mentor a small accounting team while partnering with plant leadership to provide financial insights and manage inventory accuracy.

Job details

Description Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values your hard work, safety, and success? Join ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions. We're more than just a place to work. We're a team that's shaping the future of packaging. About Us ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging, known for our innovation, customer service, and commitment to quality. We serve a wide range of industries with creative, sustainable solutions. Our five core values drive everything we do: Integrity Intensity Innovation Involvement Impact We are seeking an Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Plant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our Whitby manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing financial accounting activities, preparing and reviewing financial statements, supporting month-end close, managing inventory-related accounting activities, and leading a small accounting team. The Accounting Manager serves as a key business partner to plant leadership, helping identify trends, financial risks, and operational opportunities while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. While budgeting, forecasting, costing, and capital investment analysis remain centralized with the broader Finance team, this role plays a critical part in supporting plant financial performance and operational excellence. Location Requirement: This position is based at our Whitby, Ontario facility and requires on-site presence 5 days per week. What You'll Do Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2 direct reports while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment. Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the Whitby plant, including transactional accounting activities and financial reporting. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results. Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules. Analyze plant financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Partner with plant leadership to review operating results and provide financial insights on key business issues such as material usage, inventory, and plant performance. Oversee inventory-related accounting activities, including reconciliations, valuation support, and inventory accuracy reviews. Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end reporting packages to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies. Assist with internal and external audit requests and maintain strong internal controls. Serve as the primary day-to-day finance resource for the plant accounting team, providing direction and leadership. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation or CPA progression preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Prior supervisory or people leadership experience is required. Experience managing, mentoring, or developing direct reports. Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and month-end close processes. Experience with transactional accounting and day-to-day accounting operations. Familiarity with inventory accounting, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing financial processes. Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear direction and build relationships across operations and finance teams. Demonstrated leadership potential and a desire to grow professionally within a manufacturing organization. Why Join ProAmpac? Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives Retirement savings plans with company match Comprehensive health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance Paid time off Career development and advancement opportunities Exposure to manufacturing leadership and plant operations Opportunity to step into a defined leadership role with responsibility for a team and visibility across the business A dynamic, inclusive environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Finance & Accounting Full-Time

What you’ll do

Oversee day-to-day financial operations and accounting activities for the Whitby manufacturing plant, including financial statement preparation and month-end close. Lead and mentor a small accounting team while partnering with plant leadership to provide financial insights and manage inventory accuracy.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience is required, and a CPA designation or progression is preferred.

Benefits

• Performance-based Incentives • Retirement Savings Plans With Company Match • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Travel Insurance • Paid Time Off • Career Development And Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• People leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-end Close
• Inventory Accounting
• People Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Budgeting Support
• Audit Coordination
• Transactional Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing