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Finance Division Lead
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Gordon Food Service - Canada .
Position Summary The
Finance Division Lead
directs, develops, plans and evaluates Gordon Food Service financial plans and policies in budget, financial analysis and corporate planning for assigned divisions. Provides financial insight and decision support for the divisional leadership team on all financial and operational matters, including evaluating customer profitability, analyzing sales and margin results, and reviewing operational efficiencies and expense trends.
What You Will Do
Provides financial leadership to assigned division; develops financial acumen of the divisional leadership and their teams
Creates profitability and predictive models based on sales input and evaluates post‑onboarding customer profitability via lookback reviews and implementation of action steps
Leads and facilitates the LRP/AOP/Forecast processes for the division
Performs month‑end review process, including:
Leading month‑end presentations for senior teams
Preparing and inputting month‑end comments into financial reporting
Reviewing expense results and trends with operational leadership
Prepares sales, margin, and cost input for the re‑forecast process.
Analyzes and provides insights on the behavior of various sales, margin, product loss, expense, and inventory accounts.
Collaborates and partners with Home Office Operational Finance team, leveraging this group for reporting, analytics, and best practices to be utilized and shared across the business unit while avoiding duplication of efforts.
Leads and participates in action teams, councils, key strategic initiatives and special projects. Analyzes and makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
Supports capital process by compiling data for capital requests and assisting with capital investment impact analysis.
Participates in divisional leadership team meetings and leads financial reviews with the team.
Provides key financial and operational information to assist divisional leadership in decision making.
Mentors analysts within the team or divisional team members to support their development and/or financial acumen.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When You Will Work
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What You’ll Bring To The Table
Four or more years of full‑time related work experience post‑high school or CPA/CMA plus 2 or more years of related work experience.
Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
Must have knowledge of general ledger accounting, cost accounting and analysis, GAAP, and internal control analysis and implementation. Experience manipulating large amounts of data.
Knowledge of general accounting cycle, with ability to journalize and reconcile activity that flows through the trial balance. Ability to recognize inaccurate coding and understand AP, AR, Payroll, inventory processes. Strong problem‑solving skills.
Self‑direction, ability to prioritize and work independently or within a team environment; maintains confidentiality.
Acts with genuine curiosity to become an expert in the business that leads to excellent financial support.
Reacts well under pressure and approaches others in a tactful manner; possesses an entrepreneurial attitude, strategic visioning capabilities, strong decision‑making skills and enjoys working in a cross‑functional team environment.
Willing to take on additional tasks and duties when necessary.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills; strong problem‑solving capabilities.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently or within a team environment.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon our workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.
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Finance Division Lead
role at
Gordon Food Service - Canada .
Position Summary The
Finance Division Lead
directs, develops, plans and evaluates Gordon Food Service financial plans and policies in budget, financial analysis and corporate planning for assigned divisions. Provides financial insight and decision support for the divisional leadership team on all financial and operational matters, including evaluating customer profitability, analyzing sales and margin results, and reviewing operational efficiencies and expense trends.
What You Will Do
Provides financial leadership to assigned division; develops financial acumen of the divisional leadership and their teams
Creates profitability and predictive models based on sales input and evaluates post‑onboarding customer profitability via lookback reviews and implementation of action steps
Leads and facilitates the LRP/AOP/Forecast processes for the division
Performs month‑end review process, including:
Leading month‑end presentations for senior teams
Preparing and inputting month‑end comments into financial reporting
Reviewing expense results and trends with operational leadership
Prepares sales, margin, and cost input for the re‑forecast process.
Analyzes and provides insights on the behavior of various sales, margin, product loss, expense, and inventory accounts.
Collaborates and partners with Home Office Operational Finance team, leveraging this group for reporting, analytics, and best practices to be utilized and shared across the business unit while avoiding duplication of efforts.
Leads and participates in action teams, councils, key strategic initiatives and special projects. Analyzes and makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
Supports capital process by compiling data for capital requests and assisting with capital investment impact analysis.
Participates in divisional leadership team meetings and leads financial reviews with the team.
Provides key financial and operational information to assist divisional leadership in decision making.
Mentors analysts within the team or divisional team members to support their development and/or financial acumen.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When You Will Work
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What You’ll Bring To The Table
Four or more years of full‑time related work experience post‑high school or CPA/CMA plus 2 or more years of related work experience.
Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
Must have knowledge of general ledger accounting, cost accounting and analysis, GAAP, and internal control analysis and implementation. Experience manipulating large amounts of data.
Knowledge of general accounting cycle, with ability to journalize and reconcile activity that flows through the trial balance. Ability to recognize inaccurate coding and understand AP, AR, Payroll, inventory processes. Strong problem‑solving skills.
Self‑direction, ability to prioritize and work independently or within a team environment; maintains confidentiality.
Acts with genuine curiosity to become an expert in the business that leads to excellent financial support.
Reacts well under pressure and approaches others in a tactful manner; possesses an entrepreneurial attitude, strategic visioning capabilities, strong decision‑making skills and enjoys working in a cross‑functional team environment.
Willing to take on additional tasks and duties when necessary.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills; strong problem‑solving capabilities.
Ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently or within a team environment.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon our workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free. Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.
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