Oberland Agriscience Inc. is a sustainable black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) farm in Halifax, NS. We are dedicated to closing the food loop in our region and making a positive contribution to our planet. Oberland’s high-performing team rears BSFL in our zero-waste facility, delivering exceptional productivity per hectare and yielding nutrient-rich, low-environmental impact products.

Partnering with local food producers and distributors, Oberland upcycles organic waste and food production by-products such as spent grains from local craft breweries to grow BSFL on an industrial scale. Oberland actively plays a role in a more sustainable circular economy in Atlantic Canada. Oberland generates high-quality sustainable protein products from the larvae, marketed and sold under the Obie’s BSFL brand, and is seeking certification on an insect-derived fertilizer product for home gardens and agricultural lands.

Job Summary The Controller is responsible for overseeing daily accounting and finance tasks for Oberland Agriscience. This role ensures financial reporting targets are met accurately and efficiently in accordance with GAAP. The ideal candidate will oversee the full-cycle bookkeeping processes across the entity and support the budgeting, financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and internal and external stakeholder reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow to enable efficient use of funds
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and testing key ratios for compliance.
- Prepare long-term financial statement forecasting, including operational metrics, for new financing alternatives.
- Oversee all accounting processes, including bank reconciliation, AR and AP management,



journal entry approvals, accruals, and adjusting entries.
- Provide analysis and commentary on financial results for executive and board level management.
- Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory filings including HST/GST returns, compliance reports, and funder required financial schedules.
- Prepare annual tax returns with professional services team, including SR&ED; tax credit filings.
- Provide technical accounting expertise, providing recommendations on accounting treatments for unique transactions and agreements.
- Drive enhancements to ERP accounting modules, workflows, chart of accounts, and reporting capabilities, advancing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and implement financial policies and controls and managing risk.
- Support the executive management team with ad-hoc analysis, presentations, and special projects as required.
- Ensure compliance with Oberland’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.

Skills & Competencies

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible in a challenging, changing environment with a commitment to achieving results and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to contribute in all areas of the operation,



embracing both strategic responsibilities, and day-to-day tasks – from data entry to strategic scenario planning
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and resolve financial transactions issues
- Professional attitude with a robust work ethic and ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize changing priorities while efficiently managing day-to-day tasks
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with an aptitude for numbers.
- Ability to act responsibly and ethically when working with sensitive financial information, whether it is company or personal information with the ability to always maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of related experience
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite programs, particularly MS Excel
- Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting best practices
- Developed experience in ERP systems and excel, e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, etc. is preferred
- CPA designation is a strong asset
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset

This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. What We Offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Controller (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Oberland Agriscience
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality