Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Working within a hybrid team environment, you possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a dedication to excellence. You will be responsible to perform a variety of financial accounting duties, compiling, analyzing and preparing accurate and timely periodic/annual consolidated financial statements and administrating and updating system databases.  The successful candidate will also be involved in the preparation of the annual budget, budget updates and year end closing processes. Experience within an SAP environment would be considered a definite asset.

• Prepare financial statements and reports for management review.
• Maintain and update databases, capital expenditures and Vena
• Perform month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts.
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset records.
• Assist with budget preparation and forecasting.
• Prepare and file various tax returns, such as sales tax, income tax, and property tax.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice

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• Business or other relevant University Degree or College Diploma
• Minimum 3 years of accounting /finance experience
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• Proficent in Excel 
• Working knowledge of SAP, Vena, and/or Cognos preferred

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.