Controller

Pure Flavor® Farms•Windsor, ON

6d•CA$110,000 - CA$130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America. With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
CPA designation (required).
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in working with multiple currencies and legal entities.
Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft (MS) Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills required; demonstrated ability to produce presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and strong analytical skills for forecasting, consolidation of data and financial analysis.
Must be an influential leader with a collaborative management style and ability to motivate others, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills.
Able to work in a team environment with individuals of all leadership styles, personalities, and carer skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and evaluate Finance team responsibilities; including invoicing, accounts receivables, accounts payables, growers’ pay and inventory management.
Oversee month end and year end close processes; prepare and publish financial statements, including account reconciliations, variance analysis and commentary.
Provide leadership to the Finance Team with respect to performance management, scheduling, employee relations, awareness of business context/profitability as well as training/development of staff members.
Manage inter-company transactions and reconciliation process.
Oversee the consolidation process, providing accurate, consistent results.
Provide cash management and inter-company transfers for group of companies; monitor cash balances and assist with preparation of cashflow projections.
Bank and debt covenant calculations (monthly, quarterly, annually).
Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting processes as needed; analyze financial data, track variances, and recommend corrective actions to support corporate goals.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Other core expectations as defined by the company.