Controller

THE OPPORTUNITY

We want to take the Company to the next- level and this is where you come in. As our Controller, you know how to develop effective internal processes, controls and procedures. You know what is in the numbers and can tell the story behind them. You are a self-starter, organized, adaptable and embrace continuous improvement and learning. As a team player, you build strong relationships across the organization to develop a good understanding of the business operations and share your knowledge. You excel at building processes, creating efficiencies and generating reports enabling the business to support the next level of growth.

If this sounds like you, connect with us.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Management

• Identify, develop and build the right team and corresponding structure required for achieving the Company’s goals.
• Develop, maintain and implement effective internal controls, including but not limited to physical cash management, transaction processing and accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage all general accounting function, including month-end close, preparing and booking journal entries, account reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Maintain corporate insurance and ensure correct and adequate coverage is in place. This includes the company is receiving proper service levels from insurance brokers and carriers.

Treasury and Accounting

• Oversee cash management and day-to-day commercial banking relationships.
• Review consolidated balance sheet, P&L and cash flow, operational reports and input on actual vs. budget income statements.
• Oversee activities related to payables and receivables, ensuring that accounts are paid and accounts receivables are collected in a timely manner.
• Process payroll in a timely manner.
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Implement and maintain the general ledger, sub-ledger, chart of accounts and all accounting processes.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Perform month end close, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

Budget, Modelling & Financial Planning

• Assist in the annual budgeting process as well as periodic forecasting
• Support the long-range planning efforts in coordination with the Company’s management team.
• Engage cross-functional leaders to prepare business forecasts, reports and budgets.
• Forecast sales and gross margin performance based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in coordination with the management team.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and provide analysis to support the Company’s strategic initiatives.
• Support business optimization, growth and expansion plans by generating longer-term financial and sales forecasts.

Reporting

• Generate reports on revenue/ gross margin forecasts and variances, leveraging data to enable management to make decisions to improve sales performance, revenue optimization, minimize risk, and capture new opportunities.
• Forecasts sales and gross margin performance based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models and provide analysis in support of strategic initiatives.
• We are a start-up, rolling up our sleeves to build something bigger than ourselves.
  

This means that other duties may arise and we support one another in accomplishing what’s needed.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Experience working within the Cannabis industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 5 years-experience in financial controls, FP&A and reporting
• Experience in manufacturing, production, cannabis or pharmaceuticals is not required but considered an asset
• Strong use of MS products, and an expert in Excel, and accounting software
• Keen ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and building controls
• You are organized and prioritize your work to meet deadlines, adapting to unexpected priorities
• You are collaborative and build effective relationships to enable the Company to reach its goals
• You excel in an unstructured, start-up environment