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Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

  • MB, Canada
  • Oak Bluff, MB, Canada

Full-time

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5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
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English
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Join OMEX Agriculture Inc. as our Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller!

OMEX Agriculture Inc. is a Canadian fertilizer company with nearly 50 years of experience serving customers in over 65 countries, including more than 25 years in Canada. OMEX is a leader in the development of innovative fertilizer and supplement products for the agriculture and horticulture markets and operates a proprietary formulating plant in Oak Bluff, Manitoba.

This hands-on role offers broad exposure to financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, payroll, audit coordination, insurance administration, ERP systems, and process improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Controller and leadership team, you will play a key role in supporting operational and financial decision-making while helping drive efficiencies across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA or experienced accounting professional looking to advance their career in a dynamic manufacturing environment with a clear path for growth and increased responsibility.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join our growing manufacturing organization. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, internal controls, and business systems support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support month-end, year-end, and financial reporting processes.
  • Prepare account reconciliations, analyses, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
  • Maintain manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, WIP, and production variance reporting.
  • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
  • Coordinate annual audits, insurance renewals, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Assist with ERP administration, reporting, process improvements, and IT coordination.
  • Collaborate with operations and production teams to improve financial and operational performance.
  • Provide backup support to the Controller and assist with special projects as required.

Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA designation or progress toward CPA is preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or Business Central preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience is an asset.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Extended health, dental, and life insurance
  • RRSP matching
  • Professional development support
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Casual, team-oriented work environment

  • To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your manufacturing accounting experience and ERP expertise.

    We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the hiring process.

    Please forward resume to: hr@omexcanada.com

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    Responsibilities

    Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, while maintaining manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, work-in-progress, and production variance reporting. Coordinate audits, insurance renewals, and compliance; support accounting operations, ERP systems, process improvements, and collaboration with production teams, while providing backup to the Controller.

    Requirements

    A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field is required, with a CPA designation or progress toward CPA preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, strong cost accounting and financial reporting knowledge, and experience with ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are expected, while Power BI is an asset.

    Skills

    • Financial Reporting
    • Manufacturing Cost Accounting
    • Inventory Management
    • Budgeting and Forecasting
    • Account Reconciliations
    • Inventory Valuation
    • Work-in-Progress Accounting
    • Production Variance Reporting
    • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Payroll
    • Internal Controls
    • Audit Coordination
    • ERP Administration
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP
    • Microsoft Business Central
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel

    Benefits

    • Extended Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • RRSP Matching
    • Professional Development Support
    • Career Growth Opportunities
    • Casual, Team-Oriented Work Environment

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    Categories

    • Finance & Accounting
    • Manufacturing
    • Agriculture
    • Management & Leadership
    • Data & Analytics

    Keywords

    • Accounting
    • Finance
    • CPA
    • Financial Reporting
    • Manufacturing
    • Cost Accounting
    • Inventory Controls
    • Inventory Valuation
    • Work-in-Progress
    • Production Variance Reporting
    • Budgeting
    • Forecasting
    • Account Reconciliations
    • Management Reporting
    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Payroll
    • General Ledger
    • Internal Controls
    • Audit Coordination
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Insurance Administration
    • ERP Administration
    • Microsoft Dynamics GP
    • Microsoft Business Central
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Power BI
    • Process Improvement
    • Agriculture
    • Chemical Manufacturing

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