Chief Financial Officer

Berwick NS

Exceptional Financial Leadership Opportunity at Eden Valley Poultry

Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated is a state-of-the-art, top-quality poultry processing facility that provides Canadian consumers with fresh, wholesome poultry products from farm to table. Eden Valley’s ownership structure is one of its key strengths. The partnership between United Poultry Producers Inc., producers of high quality fresh Maritime poultry, and Maple Lodge Farms, Canada’s largest independent family-owned chicken processor, ensures a relentless focus on quality and deep understanding that supply, processing, distribution, and sales are integral to the overall success and growth of the company and industry.

Headquartered in Berwick, Nova Scotia, a community nestled in the Annapolis Valley, Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated is a leader in Canada’s poultry industry, employing approximately 430 people. The company is an employer of choice, contributing to the well-being of the community, minimizing its impact on the environment, and maintaining exceptional food safety and quality standards.

Reporting to the President, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive team, and also serves as corporate secretary and corporate services manager with accountability for the administration of finance, IT, live procurement, and legal issues. The CFO plays a critical role in developing and implementing the financial strategy of Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated and is responsible for providing financial oversight, cost and inventory management, forecasting, data/analysis and insights, budgeting, capital deployment, and regulatory filings. The CFO is an advisor to the operations managers, evaluating and assisting them with financial plans and economic modeling. The CFO is responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee of the board.

The successful candidate has a post-graduate degree and accounting designation, and at least five years of financial and accounting management, ideally in a food production company. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate with colleagues and build strong relationships internally and with external partners. The CFO is a passionate team leader who thrives in a dynamic business and is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the business.

To learn more about Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated, please visit https://edenvalleypoultry.com/

If this opportunity to lead an exciting company appeals to your next career opportunity, please submit your resume and interest online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Kim West or Brent Wallace at 902-422-2099.

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