Who we are
Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom
ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride
in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and
create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.
A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the
investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we
are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.
Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are
why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the
people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.
Who we need
We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accountant Manager to join our team and
lead a direct report. You will play an essential role in driving our financial
success by analyzing costs, preparing pricing strategies, and enhancing
processes that support operational efficiency. Through accurate pricing,
proactive cost management, and identifying opportunities for continuous
improvement, you will enhance opportunities for profitability. You will work
closely with cross-functional teams, combining advanced analytical skills with
technical expertise to develop tools and processes that streamline reporting and
decision-making.
This is a full time, hybrid role working 2-3 days a week onsite at our location
in Brampton.
What’s in it for you
Impact. You want to play a pivotal role, providing critical insights and
analysis. Your contributions will be instrumental in maintaining competitive
pricing, improving profitability, and ensuring financial clarity within a
dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Influence. You will drive meaningful change through process improvements,
automation, and efficiency gains. You will have the chance to influence key
decisions with your data-driven insights and recommendations.
Career development. At Skjodt-Barrett, we value the drive to bring ideas to life
and the resilience to be accountable for your actions. We have a proven history
of supporting the professional development and career growth of our people.
Joining us now is a chance to scale your career with us.
How you will make an impact:
- Optimize pricing and profitability. You will prepare and renew cost quotes
for both new and existing business opportunities, ensuring pricing aligns
with current costs, market trends, and strategic goals. You will provide
actionable recommendations to enhance customer profitability and margin
performance.
- Deliver data-driven insights. You will provide detailed costing commentary to
identify key cost drivers, empowering the customer sales team with robust
analysis to inform decision-making.
- Enhance financial processes. You will lead the month-end close process,
including journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed account
analysis. You will support the year-end costing and budgeting processes to
ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
- Drive continuous improvement. You will develop and implement innovative tools
and processes to streamline costing workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
You will champion process improvement initiatives to manage pricing renewals
effectively and boost overall efficiency.
- Collaborate. You will work cross-functionally to ensure alignment on costing
strategies, fostering a unified approach to financial decision-making and
operational success. You will lead the work of a direct report, providing
guidance and support.
What you bring:
- The experience. You have in-depth experience in a cost analysis or financial
analyst role, leveraging your knowledge of analytical and financial
practices. You are a CPA or CPA candidate with the ability to apply your
financial expertise to forecast risk, build standard customer quotes, and
identify opportunities for process optimization. You have experience
collaborating cross-functionally to gain an understanding of unique needs and
respond with accurate quotes or other financial information. You have
exposure to the manufacturing industry, ideally in the food production
industry, with a deep understanding of its unique financial and operational
needs.
- The technical skills. You are highly proficient in Excel and Power BI. You
can build financial models and collect, manage, analyze, and present data
effectively. You have the ability to build and implement new, robust
reporting tools and processes.
- The drive. You have the confidence and knowledge to take on a new role and
increased responsibilities, taking ownership of your deliverables. You can
pivot to meet the challenges of an environment undergoing an exciting
transformation. You have outstanding decision-making skills and can address
challenges in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. You thrive in a busy
environment and can balance multiple priorities, navigating complex problems
with efficiency and focus.
- The interpersonal skills. You have professional written and verbal skills and
believe in empowering the business with clear communication. You can build
trusting and influential relationships across all teams. You have experience
leading a small team, supporting and guiding their work.
Why join?
We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency,
responsibility, and integrity. It’s what drives us to make great-tasting,
convenient, and healthy ingredients that our customers depend on. With a focus
on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction,
we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building.
Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to
create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.
We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what’s good for
people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone’s responsibility to do
their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in
manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate
the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible
partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply
chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure
that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.
We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to
exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by
our values:
- We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
- We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
- We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
- We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.
Apply now.
At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion
in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates
with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the
qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in
delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.
What you can expect from our interview process:
- A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the
role and to learn more about the organization.
- An interview with the Director, FP&A to discuss how your experience aligns
with the needs of the role and the organization.
- An on-site plant tour and a panel interview with the Hiring Manager, and
other leadership team members to discuss how your skills align with the
needs of the team. This will be a chance to see firsthand the plant setup,
understand the working environment, and ask questions.
Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with
disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the
selection process.
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