Controller

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.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the VP Finance, the Controller will lead a team of 11 (3 direct reports and 8 indirect). Prepare and review the month end financial processing for the group of companies under the Pure Flavor Brand. This position includes reconciliation of accounts, preparation of supporting schedules, adjusting entries, variance and ratio analysis and financial statement review. The Controller will have oversight of spending and monitor spend levels versus budget and identify trends and variances, ensuring that the company finance goals and objectives are being consistently met.

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. Role requires the ability to listen and speak to other employees.
• The position may involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!

Pure Flavor Farms is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.

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