Canada Controller - SodaStream

• Lead the Canadian month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, reconciliations, and cost of sales analysis.
• Own the Gross-to-Net revenue accounting process for Canada, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting, with support from the NA Revenue Accountant.
• Manage Canadian tax compliance and reporting, including GST/HST, sales tax, and income tax provisions.
• Champion a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with PepsiCo Global Control Standards (GCS) and corporate policies.
• Review and approve key financial transactions, including inventory scrap, purchase orders, vendor bills, credit memos, and journal entries.
• Participate in the bi-annual physical inventory count process in a leadership role, ensuring proper controls, documentation, and process adherence.
• Support future systems implementations and enhancements.
• Execute directives from the NA Controller and help drive alignment across Canadian operations.
• Be the main point of contact for all Canadian accounting questions

• Manage daily banking operations, including cash positioning and reconciliations.
• Oversee and execute intercompany fund transfers and settlements in coordination with the NA Treasury team.

• Oversee the fixed asset accounting process, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Review and monitor capital expenditure requests to ensure alignment with budget and accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and reporting.

• Partner with the NA FP&A team to support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and variance analysis to inform planning and decision-making.

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain documentation and controls to support internal compliance reviews.

• Lead and mentor Canadian accounting staff and the North American Inventory Accountant.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Support succession planning and talent development within the accounting and control function.
• Co-manage the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions in Canada, working closely with local team members.
• Ensure alignment of AR/AP processes with North American standards and controls.
• Provide guidance and support to local staff as they transition into a centralized NA accounting and control structure.

• Implement and enforce North American accounting policies and procedures across Canadian operations.
• Drive consistency and standardization of financial processes and reporting.
• Provide leadership in future systems implementations

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or equivalent designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on inventory, tax, general accounting and treasury operations.
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing banking operations, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets.
• Proven experience leading internal control initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change and influence cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Cognos, TM1).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed environment and taking direction from senior leadership.
• Proven ability to adapt to and implement change

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