Finance and Accounting Co-op

''•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

McCain Foods proudly offers a Pre-Approved Program by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, which enables individuals to fulfill the necessary practical experience requirements in full. We are seeking an accounting intern who aspires to pursue a CPA designation in accounting. This is an opportunity to join the McCain team in our Toronto office starting on September 1st and working through December 2026. At McCain, we operate under a hybrid model, with three days spent in the office and the remainder working remotely. In this role, the successful individual will be assigned to one of our pre-approved rotations, as outlined below, gaining the qualifying practical experience necessary to become a Chartered Professional Accountant. The individual will act as a partner to support the day-to-day operations of one of the respective teams they are assigned to: Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis, or Corporate Taxation. These teams play a crucial role in McCain's operations and are integral to producing and maintaining accurate financial information within McCain. You will also have the opportunity to gain insight into several business areas. This is an existing vacancy for McCain which is actively seeking to be hired.

Requirements

2nd or 3rd year university student, enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Interest in obtaining CPA designation
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficiency in the English language

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated qualities of integrity and trust
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
Adeptness at working effectively within a team
Sharp analytical capabilities with keen attention to detail
A results-driven, hands-on, self-motivated work approach

Responsibilities

Research complex accounting issues and recommend treatment
Assist with consolidated quarterly and annual financial reporting for 100+ entities in multiple currencies
Collaborate with external auditors and provide working papers (summer term)
Assist in preparing statutory reports for specific jurisdictions
Conduct financial and operational reviews and create detailed audit reports
Plan and execute audits to identify efficiency and cost-saving opportunities
Develop risk assessments and audit methodologies to assess the control environment
Establish Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes and access controls
Assist with monthly performance reporting and investigate variances
Analyze regional and segment performance for improvement recommendations
Prepare and analyze quarterly/annual forecasts
Support critical strategic projects
Prepare corporate income tax returns for low-complexity subsidiaries
Preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions under IFRS
Assist with transfer pricing compliance and documentation
Calculate exempt surplus/safe income for McCain-owned companies