What We Offer:
- Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & family assistance program
- RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness reimbursements
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
- Relocation cost (if applicable)
- $75,000 - $110,000 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.)
- Lead the preparation, analysis, and delivery of accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial results.
- Leverage ERP systems, operational insights, and strong business acumen to identify trends, understand performance drivers, and ensure financial results align with manufacturing realities.
- Act as the site subject matter expert for Work-in-Process (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) standard costing, including the maintenance and validation of standard costs.
- Support the annual budgeting process by partnering with Operations, Purchasing, Plant Leadership, and Corporate Finance to develop financial plans and forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to stakeholders, including leadership, operations, finance teams, and auditors, to support business decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, prepare corrective accounting entries, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
- Support capital projects, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts through financial analysis, process enhancements, and strong cross-functional business partnerships.
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
- CPA designation (or CPA candidate in the advanced stages of completion)
- Experience in manufacturing accounting principles, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis and cost control
- Proven experience in and FP&A process
- Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, other systems such as Power BI, TM1, Cognos, AI tools would be an asset
- Self-motivated and proactive, demonstrating confidence and curiosity through challenging the status quo and questioning why around variances or surprises
- Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities that enhance reporting, reduce time and enhance internal controls
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift and ad hoc needs arise frequently
- Strong communication, influencing, and networking skills combined with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients alike
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.
About the TeamAt Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.
We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.
Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
- CPA designation or CPA candidate in the advanced stages of completion
- Experience with manufacturing accounting principles, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and cost control
- Proven experience in FP&A processes
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Power BI, TM1, Cognos, or AI tools experience
- Strong communication, influencing, networking, and relationship-building skills
- Continuous improvement mindset and experience improving reporting, efficiency, and internal controls
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and frequent ad hoc needs
What We Do
J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) is a family-owned group of performance-driven businesses operating in Canada and the United States. Its divisions span agriculture, construction and equipment, consumer products, food, forestry and forest products, retail and distribution, shipbuilding and industrial fabrication, and transportation and logistics. The company emphasizes quality products, customer service, continuous improvement, and innovation throughout its diverse businesses to serve customers.
