Senior Financial Accountant

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Accounting Manager

Location: Mississauga 

Greenfield is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our growing team. 

Position Overview: The Senior Financial Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will be part of the team responsible for month-end close, accurate bookkeeping, account reconciliations and analysis.
 

Who We Are: 

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet. 

Why Join Greenfield? 

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team. 

Who You Are:  

• Accounting designation (CPA, CGA preferred) or nearing completion of same combined with post-secondary education with a specialty in Accounting or Business Administration
• Possesses a strong systems background and excellent analytical skills
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of ERP systems and ability to work well with others

Your Experience Should Include

• • 3 or more years of related general accounting experience in a complex environment (preferably manufacturing)
  • Experience working with multiple entities in a multi-currency environment

Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform monthly and year-end accounting close procedures, including collaboration with plant personnel, preparation of standard entries, accruals and other adjusting entries, running and analysing reports, etc.
• Performance of account analytics
• Preparation of sales/commodity tax returns
• Regulatory reporting for a variety of government entities
• Liaising with external auditors in performance of interim and annual audit of financial statements
• Periodic review and testing of internal controls
• Ad hoc reporting and other duties as assigned.

Total Compensation & Care: 

• Base salary dependent on experience and demonstrated performance
• Formal and informal training opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Income protection: short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid personal sick time
• Vacation time exceeding industry standards
• Company funded retirement savings program with individual contribution opportunities
• Meaningful and challenging work
• Curated intentional culture focused on growth and development, engagement, and communication 

About Us 

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction. 

Core Values 

• • Honesty 
  • Integrity 
  • Respect 
  • Commitment 
  • Openness to Change 

Core Principles 

• • Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers. 
  • Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements. 
  • Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals. 
  • Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
  • Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.