In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock”) to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to support our accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis functions. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful insights to drive business performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing financial statements, cash flow projections, and account reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and IFRS requirements. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify risks and opportunities, helping position finance as a strategic business partner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a quick-paced environment, enjoys both technical accounting and analytics, and wants to make a tangible impact on business performance.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow projections

- Prepare fixed asset accounting reporting and reconciliation

- Review general ledger and trail balance for completeness and accuracy, as well as coordinate preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations

- Prepare month-end journal entries and internal financial statements

- Provide support to business by monitoring results, providing analysis, and investigating variances, while identifying risks and opportunities with a focus on providing meaningful actionable insights





- Support the continuous improvement of the financial reporting process within the team to improve efficiency and quality including driving the design of automation

- Review key performance metrics (financial and business metrics) to improve existing reports and drive to optimize new reports

- Foster strong working relationships across the businesses, and work proactively to identify opportunities for finance to act as a strategic business partner

- Lead a variety of ad hoc projects as assigned by the Controller

External Reporting & Compliance

- Prepare quarterly financial statements, disclosures, and supporting working papers (tie-outs), MD&A; and regulatory filings

- Conduct technical accounting research (IFRS) and prepare recommendations and supporting documentation

- Support and work closely with quarterly reviews and year-end audits with external auditors

- Prepare and report on various regulatory requirements

- Support Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including updating documentation and coordinating annual controls testing

Modelling & Analytics

- Conduct ad hoc profitability analysis across products and markets

- Support variance analysis through an understanding of liquor pricing regulations and market dynamics

- Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making

Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- Canadian CPA designation required

- 5–7 years of full-cycle accounting and finance experience





- 3–5 years of experience in a small to mid-sized public company

- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

- Business combination experience considered an asset

- Hands-on ERP experience (SAP Business One preferred)

- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- Canadian CPA designation required

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

- Detail-oriented and self-directed, with a focus on building sustainable processes and controls

Work Environment

- This is a fully onsite role based in Calgary, requiring presence in the office 5 days per week

- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with close interaction across Finance and operational teams providing a culture that is rewarding and fun

- Hands-on role with high visibility and regular exposure to senior leadership, including the Controller and CFO

Perks & Benefits

- 100% employer-paid comprehensive Health & Dental benefits

- $1,000 annually toward your Health Spending Account (HSA) and Personal Spending Account (PSA)

- RRSP matching program starting at 4.5% for all employees

- Company TFSA program

- $600 annual Beer Spending Account

- Birthday off with pay

- Annual performance-based salary increases

- AwardCo employee recognition & reward program

- Perkopolis membership

- 30% discount on GoodLife Fitness memberships (no enrollment fee)

- Up to $5,000 lifetime fertility treatment benefit

- Annual safety boot allowance (eligible positions)

- Free on-site parking

- Casual dress code

- Employee discounts at our brewery restaurant

- Access to our in office employee taproom

- Community gardens at our Calgary brewery

- Weekly Beer O'Clock socials

- Employee-centric culture with regular social events and team celebrations

- Opportunities for professional growth and career development

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Calgary)
🏢 Big Rock Brewery
📍 Calgary