Jamesway Incubator Company Inc. (JIC) is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and China.
Jamesway is a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialize in developing state-of-the-art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers. Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching into every corner of the world.
Description
Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager plays a key leadership role within the Finance team of a global manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting month-end and year-end closes, overseeing the accounts payable team, and driving continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate has strong SAP experience, demonstrates a hands-on approach, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Experience as an SAP project lead or in ERP transitions (e.g., S/4HANA) is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor two Accounts Payable Clerks, ensuring balanced workloads, accuracy, and timely deliverables.
- Standardize accounting processes, documentation, and internal workflows.
- Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts, including actuals and foreign currency requirements.
- Manage EFT, ACH, wire payments, banking transactions, and remittances across multiple entities.
- Complete FX analysis, realized/unrealized reporting, and monthly currency revaluations.
- Oversee month-end close activities for multiple entities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate sub-ledger to general ledger balancing for AR, AP, intercompany, GR/IR, and key accounts.
- Complete monthly and year-to-date FX reporting and reasonability reviews.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and local regulations.
- Leverage SAP to improve accounting visibility, accuracy, automation, and controls.
- Act as a key finance contact for system enhancements, ERP/SAP upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
- Lead or support special projects, including sub-ledger/GR/IR cleanup, ACH/EHT batch setup, archiving, and records management.
- Coordinate cross-border movement of company assets, including vehicles and equipment.
- Assist with investigations, reconciliations, and financial analysis projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- CPA designation (or in final stages of completion) preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP (FICO module essential; project lead experience a strong asset).
- Experience in a manufacturing and multi-entity environment.
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record of process improvement and ERP integration success.
Why Join Us
- A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the poultry industry.
- Competitive Salary: 90-100k, commensurate with experience.
- Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth and Education Reimbursement.
- RRSP matching program.
- Comprehensive health, dental & extended benefits to support wellbeing & success.
- 3-weeks vacation to start + 2 Floater Days.
- Company social events: BBQ, golf tournament, etc.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected]. Jamesway is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON N1R 7L3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
