Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Controller will have the opportunity to be part of a fast growing and dynamic team. This individual must be comfortable filling multiple roles, both administrative and strategic, and handling competing priorities within in a Manufacturing environment. The role will also work closely with various stakeholders (staff, managers, executive team, customers, government regulators, investors, etc). 

The company operates as a business-to-business enterprise, offering toll processing and contract manufacturing services to Licensed Producers (LP's) and third party brands. The company is positioned for expansion throughout 2021 and we are seeking a dynamic and professional individual to join our team to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustained growth. 

 Position Overview

• Develop financial models, cost projections, and analysis. Present models to the leadership team to help guide decision making

• Maintain accounting and accrual schedules

• Lead the annual budget process. Compare budget and actual results. Analyze and provide insight into areas for improvement

• Work with operations team to generate production forecasting and scheduling

• Liaise with the auditors for the quarterly/annual reviews and audits. Maintain strong relationships with them to ensure compliance

• Coordination of all departments in adopting best practice internal controls including customer service, finance, production and administration

• Prepare supporting documentation required by other team members (R&D, grants, applications, etc)

• Review and coordinate Accounts Payable (review/analyze vendor invoices, purchase orders, credit card transactions, expense claims)

• Review and coordinate Accounts Receivable (review customer contracts, prepare invoices, assist with collections)

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports and KPIs for different business lines along with variance analysis

• Assist with margin analysis, identify trends, provide insights and partner with the leadership team to support tactical and strategic business decisions

• Design and implement new financial processes and policies; recommend improvements to existing processes and policies.

• Support the leadership team in preparing for board meetings and actioning follow-up

• Keep up to date on income tax, excise tax and cannabis legislation

• Manage monthly reporting to Health Canada and CRA

• Other related duties as assigned by the CEO

 
Skill Requirements

• 3 – 5 years Management accounting experience (CPA, CMA)

• 3 – 5 years in a Manufacturing Environment

• Experience working with an ERP platform (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc)

• Comfortable working in MS Excel and advanced functionality (VBA)

• Ability to handle competing priorities

• Proven time management skills

• Experience with financial modelling, forecasting, and sensitivity analysis

Preferred Skills

• CFA designation

• Experience building out and implementing an ERP platform

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment 

• Experience working in a high growth B2B Startup

• Base level understanding of Science / Engineering an asset

• Experience building out complex models involving multiple variables
   

This position requires a valid Driver’s License, a criminal background check, and ability to travel within Southwestern Ontario by vehicle.