Full-Time
Finance Accounting Manager
Posted on 9/26/2025
Saputo
5,001-10,000 employees
Global dairy processor expanding through acquisitions
Compensation Overview
$87.5k - $114.9k/yr
Southern Pines, NC, USA
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- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another quantitative/technical discipline is required
- 5+ years professional experience, preferably in the food/dairy manufacturing industry, milk accounting a plus
- Strong attention to detail, superior analytical capability, and excellent verbal and written communications across varying stakeholders is a must
- Must be a strong executor who can assist with strategy development at all levels of the organization to drive business performance
- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead people through change
- Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders
- Ability to successfully influence peers and senior leadership
- Ability to recruit, hire, develop, coach, and mentor talent for current and future needs
- Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on Finance/Accounting
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including advanced Microsoft Excel skillset (pivot tables)
- Must possess strong prioritization skills, flexibility, and ability to multi-task daily
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
- Ability to function within a multi-system environment
- Management of the plant profit & loss (P&L), providing insight and analysis of drivers of performance
- Support month-end close activities
- Review all month-end, quarter-end close accruals, journal entries, P&L reconciliations
- Responsible for all plant audit support and compliance reporting
- Diagnose and report weekly and monthly material yield and loss, volume, labor, and expenses
- Assist the plant leadership team with development and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for assessing functional performance and areas of opportunity for further cost reduction
- Develop data-driven, fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost
- Periodic review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy
- Perform periodic compliance testing to ensure internal/external controls are in place, report and deviations and corrective actions to ensure compliance
- Ensure compliance with all Saputo Corporate policies and procedures
- Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager including planning, communicating, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
- Supervisory and leadership responsibility involving effective performance management such as employee relations, mentoring, training, delegating & developing subordinates, promotional opportunities, salary increases, employee work performance challenges/corrective actions and employment terminations (as applicable)
- Actively apply Saputo’s values and comply with the Company’s Code of Ethics
- Provide financial justification and post-audits for Capital Expenditures (CapEx)
- Other Ad Hoc duties as assigned
Saputo is a global dairy processor producing cheese (including mozzarella), milk, and other dairy ingredients for retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. It grows by running plants acquired over decades and selling products through a worldwide network of facilities. The company expanded from a family business in Montreal into a multinational with a history of acquisitions, including a US entry and a 1997 IPO that funded more growth. Its goal is to be a leading, globally trusted dairy supplier by leveraging scale, integrated operations, and a steady stream of acquisitions.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1954
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Caledonia facility opens with $59M investment, creating 160 jobs over three years.
- Appoints Linda Mantia to board March 26, 2026, boosting operations and tech expertise.
- Divests 80% Argentina stake to Gloria Foods February 12, 2026, freeing CAD 543M capital.
What critics are saying
- Green Bay plant closes by December 2026, laying off 240 workers and incurring severance.
- February 25, 2026 Walmart cottage cheese recall erodes Great Value brand trust across 24 states.
- Burnaby plant demolition cedes Canadian capacity to Agropur as of March 13, 2026.
What makes Saputo unique
- Saputo leads as top-ten global dairy processor from 1954 Montreal cheesemaking origins.
- Dominates cheese production in Canada, USA top-three, and UK branded cheese leader.
- Expands via acquisitions like 1997 Stella Foods, reaching Argentina, Australia, UK.
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Saputo Inc. appoints Linda Mantia to Board of Directors. March 26, 2026 11:06 ET | Source: Saputo Inc. MONTRÉAL, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Saputo Inc. (TSX: SAP) (Govcloudnetwork, Saputo or the Company) announced today that Linda Mantia has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director. Ms. Mantia is a corporate director and former senior executive with experience in operations, technology, and enterprise transformation across global organizations. She currently serves on the boards of Maple Leaf Foods and Liberty Mutual Corporation, and previously served on the boards of McKesson Corporation and Dayforce Inc. From 2016 to 2019, Ms. Mantia was Chief Operating Officer of Manulife Financial Corporation, where she led global operations and oversaw the company's digital, advanced analytics, and automation initiatives, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at Royal Bank of Canada, following earlier experience as a consultant with McKinsey & Company. Ms. Mantia holds a law degree from Queen's University. She has been recognized twice as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network. "Linda brings extensive experience in operations, technology, and enterprise transformation across global organizations, along with considerable governance experience," said Lino A. Saputo, Executive Chair of the Board. "We are pleased to welcome her to our Board and value the perspective she will bring as Saputo continues to advance its strategic priorities." Ms. Mantia will sit on the Company's Audit Committee. About Saputo Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada and a leading dairy processor in Australia. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. Until the closing of the previously announced divestiture, Saputo is also the top dairy processor in Argentina. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative products. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "SAP". Follow Saputo's activities at www.saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Investor Inquiries Nicholas Estrela Senior Director, Investor Relations 1-514-328-3117 Media Inquiries 1-514-328-3141 / 1-866-648-5902 [email protected] Company Profile Saputo Inc. Industry: Food Products Website: https://saputo.com Recommended reading.
The two food majors go way back: now, they are expanding their alliance to exploit fresh growth opportunities. Danone and confectionery maker Arcor Group have formed a joint dairy venture in Argentina to unlock growth in high-margin categories and bolster operational efficiencies. The JV combines Danone Argentina's dairy business; Mastellone Hermanos' dairy operations (including flagship brand La Serenísima), and logistics unit, Logística La Serenísima. The integrated business will be jointly controlled by Danone and Arcor with the aim to accelerate innovation, expand commercial reach, bolster efficiencies and grow high-value dairy categories such as cheese, butter, creams yogurts and desserts. Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone said: "With this operation, Dairy Reporter is delighted to take its long-term partnership with the Arcor group to the next level. "Combining our assets will create a powerful growth platform with more opportunities for innovation, operational efficiency and greater reach." Alfredo Pagani, president of Arcor, added: "This alliance will accelerate growth through an integrated strategy focused on the development of high value-added products. For Arcor, this is a strategic project that reaffirms our commitment to the country and strengthens our value proposition in the consumer food products market." Danone and Arcor's partnership: from snacks to strategy. Danone and Arcor's ties go back to the mid-1990s. In 1994, the French multinational acquired regional snacking major Bagley Argentina, in which Arcor later become a shareholder. In 2015, the two companies acquired, via Bagley, a 25% stake in dairy business La Serenísima (Mastellone Hermanos). Danone and Arcor gradually increased their stake to 49% and later signed an agreement that would allow them to eventually acquire the rest of the company. (In 2025, Arcor attempted a one-sided takeover of Mastellone Hermanos, but its bid was rejected.) The two food majors had been in talks over a jointly-led integrated business unit that would comprise Mastellone Hermanos' dairy operations and Danone Argentina's yogurt, desserts and chilled dairy business under a 50:50 control structure. This plan has now materialised: though the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. Danone strengthens grip in Argentina. Argentina is one of the four core markets for Danone in Latin American, alongside Mexico, Brazil and Uruguay. The group is a market leader in infant formula and has a strong presence in dairy, plant-based kids products and medical nutrition. But Argentina's hyperinflationary environment has a major impact on Danone's accounts, however - including a €82m negative impact on net income in the past financial year. This makes an integrated operating model attractive and one that could help stabilise cost structures and reduce risk. The newly-formed JV significantly strengthens Danone's hand in the region, particularly as major competitor Saputo sold a majority stake of its Argentina business. SanCor, once a top producer and exporter, is in a long-term financial crisis and is currently in bankruptcy protection while the company that produced its yogurts and flans was shut down at the end of 2025. Domestically, Argentina's consumer environment is defined by ongoing economic volatility and high inflation. According to USDA data, consumption is expected to strengthen gradually in 2026 but a demand surge isn't on the cards, meaning that the anticipated increase in milk production will need to be directed at exports. The country is also benefiting from a strong grain harvest, supporting both exports and domestic demand. 23-Mar-2026 By Teodora Lyubomirova Danone is fast-expanding into meal replacements. What does its Huel deal mean for the category?
B.C. dairy plant being demolished sustainably for new homes. Saputo deconstruction project in Burnaby is a high-profile example of lower-carbon development Mar 13, 2026 6:00 AM A large dairy plant in Burnaby is being deconstructed, and its demolition materials are being repurposed for new projects that potentially include a regional energy centre. The closure and demolition of the 215,000-square-foot Saputo Inc. dairy plant at 6800 Lougheed Highway comes a long time since the days when Burnaby residents could get fresh Dairyland milk delivered to their doorstep. Peterson Group Properties (Canada) Inc. is developing a master-planned community on the site. But in the meantime some of the demolition materials are being salvaged and given a new life, with potential destinations including a $200-million district energy system built by the Metro Vancouver Regional District. It's a prominent example of how B.C.'s construction and demolition sector is increasingly adopting sustainable practices, said Erick Serpas Ventura, owner of VEMA Deconstruction Ltd. "It gives an opportunity for deconstruction to come into the spotlight, to be able to plan ahead and really get into this, not as a niche but as a necessity," he said. "We're going through a paradigm shift. [After] a hundred years of demolition being done the same way here in Canada, we're finally starting to shift this towards deconstruction and reuse the material." The three-month deconstruction project has conserved about 40,000 pounds of tongue-and-groove two-by-six lumber; 30,000 pounds of average eight-by-26-inch glulam beams stretching from 30 feet to 60 feet; and 30,000 square feet of expanded polystyrene insulation foam, he said. The foam insulation is going to a house that's being built in Burnaby, supporting the insulation to give the home a passive-house designation, he said. Some of the remaining materials could potentially find their way into the new Metro Vancouver district energy facility, said Paul Henderson, Metro Vancouver's general manager of solid waste services. "Metro Vancouver has been in talks with Peterson about potentially using salvaged wood, however this idea is in early stages, with more study on feasibility to be done," he said in a statement. The new energy system is being built to recover more energy from the regional government's waste-to-energy facility in Burnaby. It will supply heat and hot water to up to 50,000 homes in Vancouver and Burnaby and could triple energy recovery at the facility, reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions, Henderson said. At the Saputo site, VEMA started planning for the project in November, got going in mid-December and worked throughout the holidays and into January, said VEMA's Ventura. There were three stages of planning: the safety, the scale - could they do it in the time that they were allowed? - and the secondary market for the material, he said. VEMA worked specifically on the roof, removing it piece-by-piece using six workers who were strapped and used safety techniques. They used a Manulift roto telehandler - a construction vehicle with a robotic arm - to move all the material away from the demolition site. The material has been set aside and the glulam beams are being tested for engineering standards so they can be repurposed. Materials are being stored at the company's processing site in Richmond, he said. All of the material that has been removed is reusable, Ventura said. Applications include ceiling panels, patio flooring, furniture, architectural exteriors and prefab panels for new homes. Peterson Group is planning Blake Village for the former Saputo site. It has owned the land since around 2018 and has been working with the city in that time to zone the almost 19-acre site, said Barrett Sprowson, senior vice-president of residential with Peterson. The site is located next to the Sperling-Burnaby Lake SkyTrain station and could eventually be home to around 5,000 homes and 200,000 square feet of commercial space including daycare, grocery and retail, he said. Under current plans, there will be 13 buildings across five phases with a mix of for-sale condominium homes, market and below-market rental options and four acres of open space, he said. It's a 15- to 20-year project that will adjust its unit mix to evolving market conditions, with construction of the first rental phase expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027, he said. The deconstruction aligns with Peterson's environmental, social and governance strategy but also has financial benefits, Sprowson said. "With the scale of the project, there's opportunities for us to check two boxes that are important to us," he said. Saputo continues to operate other dairy facilities in the region, according to an online search. Concrete crushing and recycling continues at the Sperling site, said VEMA's Ventura.
Cottage cheese sold at Walmart recalled due to potential health risk. Published: Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM PST | Updated: 11 hours ago (Gray News) - Several cottage cheese products sold at Walmart under the Great Value label are being recalled due to a possible health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday the voluntary recall of select cottage cheese products produced by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. The affected products were sold between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20 under the Great Value label in Walmart stores across 24 states. The products being recalled are Great Value Fat Free Small Curd cottage cheese with 0% milkfat, Great Value Lowfat Small Curd cottage cheese with 2% milkfat and Great Value Small Curd cottage cheese with 4% milkfat minimum. All three were sold in 24 ounce containers with best if used by dates between April 1 and April 3. The Great Value Small Curd cottage cheese with 4% milkfat minimum was also sold in 16 ounce and three pound containers. The products are being recalled because some of the liquid dairy ingredients used may not have been fully pasteurized. This could pose a significant health risk, especially to the young, elderly or those who are immunocompromised. The FDA says no illnesses or hospitalizations have so far been reported in association with this recall. Customers who bought the affected products shouldn't eat them but instead should throw them away or return them to the store where they bought them for a full refund. The products were sold in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Saputo Cheese USA laying off 240 workers.