About this role Burdock is looking for a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our growing brewery and hospitality business. This is a broad, high-impact role for someone who enjoys working across all aspects of a small business—from managing day-to-day accounting and payroll to improving financial processes, supporting business decisions, and helping build systems that scale. The ideal candidate is an independent problem solver, a team-oriented team player, and someone who combines strong financial discipline with a practical, entrepreneurial mindset. An interest in beer, food, and hospitality is a definite plus.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
- Complete weekly bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate inventory and cost accounting across brewery production and hospitality operations.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and automate routine processes. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
- Support pricing, costing, and margin analysis across products and sales channels.
- Evaluate capital investments and other business opportunities through financial analysis.
- Work closely with management to provide practical financial insights that support business decisions. Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Prepare and file HST returns.
- Reconcile and remit applicable Ontario beer taxes through the LCBO and Ministry of Finance.




- Reconcile and remit federal excise duties to the CRA.
- Coordinate year-end financial statements and tax filings with our external accounting firm.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant financial and tax requirements. Payroll & HR Administration
- Manage biweekly payroll for brewery and restaurant employees, including hourly and salaried staff.
- Coordinate payroll remittances, T4s, Records of Employment, and other statutory reporting with payroll partners.
- Serve as the primary administrative contact for employee benefits, onboarding, offboarding, and general HR matters.
- Maintain organized and accurate employee and payroll records. Qualifications
- CPA designation.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including independently managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
- Experience with inventory accounting and costing, ideally in manufacturing, food and beverage, or hospitality.
- Hands-on experience with Canadian payroll and a working knowledge of Ontario employment standards.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with cloud-based accounting or ERP systems.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- A practical, solutions-oriented approach, with an interest in improving processes and systems.
- Experience in a brewery, winery, distillery, or similar production environment is an asset. Why Burdock? Burdock is an independent Toronto brewery with a growing portfolio of beers and hospitality operations. We’re a small, collaborative team that values initiative, thoughtful problem-solving, and people who take ownership of their work. This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the business, work directly with leadership, and help shape how our financial operations evolve as we grow.

📌 Controller (Toronto)
🏢 Burdock Brewery
📍 Toronto