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　　Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

　　Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

　　We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

　　Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

　　Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

　　The Regional Controller North is responsible for the overall integrity, accuracy and completeness of the company’s manufacturing operations financial results and safeguarding of the plant assets. The Regional Controller North partners with manufacturing operations management team and engages in all aspects of these operations to provide timely and comprehensive financial leadership to the plants across Canada.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Overall responsibility for the multiple plant operations financial results and delivery of accurate timely results in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company processes/procedures and statutory regulations. Achieves this through working closely with the Plant management team, Cost Accounting/Inventory management and Supply Chain Finance teams.

　　Work with plant management teams to set annual standards and production yields for financial reporting and costing analysis

　　Provide financial guidance and support to plant management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations.

　　Provide guidance/input to management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of WOW savings

　　Provide guidance to plant management in the origination of capital expenditure requests. Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to Refresco policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project. Perform post capital expenditure audits and reviews.

　　Ensure the Manufacturing plant finance team provides local subject expertise for SAP financial reporting and processes. And ensure integrity of plant financial data and information in Refresco systems

　　Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level plant management team to ensure the overall financial integrity of the plant financial information and safeguarding of assets.

　　Weekly/monthly working capital reporting. Work with Plant management to manage effective working capital utilization and cash flows. Significant areas of focus being inventories and capex cash flows.

　　Maintain open communication with peers to foster a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operating units.

　　Provide support for external and internal audits at the operating facilities. Complete other ad-hoc reporting requests

　　Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly flash forecast process with the plant management team to deliver accurate forecasted bottling results. Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities.

　　Lead the development of the annual Operating Plan for the manufacturing facilities within the region.

　　Work with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks.

　　Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the plant management level

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor's in Accounting required.

　　CPA, CMA or equivalent designation

　　Manufacturing & costing experience

　　Minimum of 5 years at Controller level

　　US GAAP & Sarbanes Oxley knowledge

　　ERP System experience

　　Required Skills and Competencies:

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　Strong analytical skills, with proven strategic problem solving skills

　　Ability to operate and consistently deliver in a changing environment

　　A self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently. Strong customer service orientation,

　　Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.

　　Intermediate Excel skills & Financial Modeling

　　Knowledge of financial accounting systems, controls and compliance procedures and industry practices

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability explain results, document processes, and convey ideas.

　　Financial analysis skills (identifies information needed to prepare and validate analyses; interprets and draws conclusions from financial information; extracts meaning from data by recognizing trends and patterns)

　　US GAAP & Sarbanes Oxley knowledge

　　Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement in previous roles. Active involvement in cost savings development.

　　Sarbanes-Oxley implementation and maintenance experience.

　　Emphasis on problem prevention and developing ideas for improvement.

　　A Career with Refresco

　　Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, which include:

　　Medical/dental/vision insurance  

　　Life insurance  

　　401(k) savings plan with company match

　　Paid holidays and vacation  

　　Well-being benefits

　　Discount programs

　　Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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