Intercompany Accountant

• Oversee all intercompany activities across multiple Champion Petfoods entities including intercompany with the Mars group.
• Record cross-charges from other Mars entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness, working with corresponding business partners to resolve inquiries and/or discrepancies.
• Manage the Mars intercompany settlement process full cycle (ICNetting platform) including multi currency impacts.
• Create the Champion price lists in the ERP for intercompany product sales, execute system updates and ensure proper controls. Be the point of contact in the organization for intercompany pricing.
• Have expertise on the ERP’s intercompany processes including overseeing the multi currency requirements.
• Own and administer all transfer pricing charges between Champion entities, providing analysis and evaluating the transfer price models in collaboration with the Mars ICTC team.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts, and create manual invoices if required, collaborating with the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams.
• Maintain the records of all intercompany agreements and verify compliance with agreements.
• Provide supporting schedules to assist the tax team with corporate tax returns.
• Perform period-end reconciliation tasks to support the period-end close schedule.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives of the Finance department and other business units across Champion and Mars.
• Participate in a variety of diverse accounting and reporting activities in support of business activities.
• As a Finance team member, demonstrate business acumen and partnership to the broader organization through asking questions, demonstrating curiosity, and challenging status-quo in the spirit of continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance collaboration environment.
• Ensure compliance with Finance policies and procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of the Company’s financial records.

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience such as being a finance key user or finance business expert.
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and intercompany settlement practices.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and frameworks; experience with US GAAP considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills, with accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills through experience working on complex transactions.
• This role requires strong accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and critical stakeholders across multiple entities within the organization.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
• Self-directed, with demonstrated integrity and professionalism with ability to work successfully both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial reports for accuracy and reasonableness and to prepare and maintain various supporting schedules.
• Technological skills and experience working within an ERP system, Microsoft Excel, PowerBi, and other tools to translate data and results into meaningful information to support business decisions.
• Ability to respect and maintain matters of a confidential nature, including information regarding monetary transactions and operational strategy.
• Some extended hours of work may be required.
• Some travel may be required.

• Safety: A strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more!

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