Our Canadian and International clients include: global banks and non-bank financial institutions, private equity and investment funds, professional service firms, and entrepreneurial businesses in a variety of industries. Our client is a growing Canadian owned North American focused food and beverage e-commerce company. Experiencing a period of exponential growth and sustained venture funding, they are seeking an innovative and best practice Controller to assume a leadership role within their growing finance team.

Reporting to the COO & CFO, this role will be responsible for driving and sophisticating their finance function.

Experience in CPG and/or manufacturing is an asset.

This is an ideal role for a designated accounting professional eager to own the build-out of a broad financial mandate in an entrepreneurial high-growth business.

Responsible for the Company's monthly financial close process, ensuring effective general accounting and general ledger, revenue recognition, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, supplies inventory, risk management, credit, and cost accounting.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of results, including analysis and explanation of variances.

Oversee accurate and appropriate accounting system processes. This will involve maintaining a current and working knowledge of information systems to facilitate the design and implementation of the accounting structure within the system,



ensuring it corresponds to business arrangements and meets business needs.

Provide insight as it relates to treasury and funding, which includes assessing, monitoring, and planning the company's cash utilization.

Participate in financing activities and provide the necessary documentation and information needed to secure new debt for expansion.

Work with the auditors to support the year-end audit, along with other regulatory reporting requirements.

CPG and/or manufacturing finance experience is an asset.

A CPA (or equivalent) designation. Gaining foundational experience in a public accounting firm is an asset.

Experience working with ERP/financial systems and implementing new financial systems is an asset.

Possesses an innovative builder mentality with high personal integrity, who is unafraid to “roll up” their sleeves to support the team and the overall business.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

We welcome all referrals should someone in your network benefit from this chance.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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