Sr Manager Plant Finance

Title: Sr Manager Plant Finance

Location: Taber, AB

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for all accounting functions performed at our Lamb Weston Taber manufacturing facility including supervising a team of financial employees who perform a variety of accounting duties. The Finance Manager oversees various activity areas such as general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and payroll. Primary duties include the preparation of all period financial manufacturing reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general ledger controls, preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, period-end close, preparation of recurring requests from LW Corporate Accounting, internal and external audits, analysis of financial results and ultimately provide advice to management. This includes management of manufacturing cost information analysis including weekly manufacturing cost estimates and variances, monthly actual results and variances, forecasts and budget preparation. This position would also ensure maintenance of general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, payables and receivables.
The position reports to the Director of Finance - Operations, there is also a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Job Description

• Responsible for supervision of period close activities to ensure timely completion of tasks for assigned pooled resource teams
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Provide financial information to Operations Manager and other department managers of the plant organization as requested in timely and accurate manner
• Supervise and train financial accounting staff by providing the necessary guidance to properly develop their general accounting skills
• Review and/or prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and perform an aggressive review of the balance sheet for assigned area
• Ensure all accounting transactions are properly recorded in accordance with US/Canadian GAAP as well as in accordance with policies and common business language as defined by the LW Corporate Accounting group
• Implement corporate initiatives and maintain an elevated level of financial and internal controls
• Evaluate effectiveness of processes and procedures and develop improvements as needed
• Responsible for accurate and timely management of the fixed assets Administration
• Deliver and present accurate AOP (Annual Operating Plan), financial statements, strategic plans, and forecasts for the partnership.
• Work with cross-functional teams to help support the business needs of the JV (tax, risk management & insurance, legal, treasury, Ag etc.)
• Effectively manage capital planning and investment in alignment with company policies and the cashflow management of Lamb Weston.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business required
• CPA, CMA certification and/or advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and /or cost accounting.
• Experience in managing and leading a team.
• Manufacturing company experience a plus
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills
• Excellent computer skills (including SAP or other accounting software systems, Excel, GL Software and Power BI/Databases) required
• Proactive and hands-on personality with excellent analytical skills

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Matching RRSP program

• Competitive compensation package including off-shift premiums and quarterly performance bonuses

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Comprehensive on-the-job training & development

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-258337

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 10/10/2025

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law