Divisional Controller

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization.  We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve.  And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

 That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Work closely with the VP, Finance to provide financial leadership across Brandt Sports & Entertainment.
• Lead the BSE finance function, including accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls and financial management.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to business leaders, providing insight and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Develop a strong understanding of the economic and operational drivers of each business.
• Work with leadership to identify opportunities to grow revenue, improve margins, control costs and strengthen financial performance.
• Support the evaluation of new events, partnerships, investments and other strategic initiatives.
• Promote financial accountability and ensure finance is an active partner to operations.

Leadership & Development of Finance Teams

• Directly lead, coach and develop the Accounting Managers and Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Establish clear responsibilities, expectations and financial management standards across BSE.
• Develop finance leaders who are strong business partners to their respective operating teams.
• Ensure effective coordination between accounting and FP&A.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting, reporting, planning and operational finance matters.
• Support succession planning, cross-training and professional development throughout the finance team.
• Assess finance resources and organizational requirements as BSE grows.

Financial Reporting, Accounting & Controls

• Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for BSE.
• Ensure Accounting Managers deliver accurate, timely and complete financial results for their respective businesses.
• Review business results and maintain overall responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial reporting.
• Establish disciplined month-end and year-end processes across BSE.
• Provide the VP, Finance and business leadership with consolidated reporting on results, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure intercompany transactions, allocations and consolidating entries are appropriately recorded.
• Ensure accounting practices are consistent with Brandt policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls across revenue, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash, inventory and other significant processes.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts and significant accounting estimates are appropriately reviewed and supported.
• Coordinate audits and other financial reviews with Accounting Managers and Brandt Corporate Finance.
• Identify and address financial, reporting and control risks across BSE.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis function through the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Maintain overall responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis across BSE.
• Lead consolidated annual budgets and forecasts in conjunction with FP&A, Accounting Managers and operating leaders.
• Ensure rolling forecasts and other forward-looking tools provide appropriate visibility into expected performance.
• Review forecasts, challenge key assumptions and ensure business plans are realistic and aligned with BSE objectives.
• Ensure actual results are analyzed against budget, forecast and prior periods and that significant variances are understood.
• Oversee the development of financial and operational KPIs, dashboards and management reporting.
• Ensure leadership receives meaningful analysis and recommendations rather than solely historical financial reporting.
• Oversee business cases, scenario modelling and financial analysis for significant operating and investment decisions.

Operational Finance & Business Performance

• Ensure the finance function provides effective support to all BSE operating businesses.
• Work with finance and operating leaders to strengthen financial understanding and accountability.
• Ensure appropriate reporting and controls exist for key revenue streams including ticketing, sponsorship, merchandise, food and beverage, events and hospitality.
• Ensure appropriate costing, inventory and margin management processes are maintained for Distillery, Restaurant, merchandise and other inventory-based operations.
• Support major events through budgeting, financial monitoring, settlement and post-event analysis.
• Ensure management has visibility into profitability by business line, event, product and revenue stream.
• Identify opportunities to improve pricing, margins, productivity and cost management.

Cash Flow, Capital & Investment Analysis

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management across BSE.
• Support the VP, Finance in evaluating capital requirements and investment priorities.
• Ensure appropriate financial analysis is completed for significant capital expenditures and investments.
• Monitor major capital projects against approved budgets and expected returns.
• Ensure appropriate post-investment analysis is completed.
• Coordinate with Brandt Corporate Finance on treasury, banking, tax, insurance and other shared financial matters.

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Drive standardization and improvement of accounting, planning and reporting processes across BSE.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate financial processes.
• Improve the integration of operational and financial information across the businesses.
• Support dashboards, business intelligence and reporting tools that improve visibility into performance.
• Lead or support financial system implementations, integrations and other finance transformation initiatives.
• Ensure finance processes and systems are scalable and capable of supporting future growth.

What We Look For

• CPA designation required.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting managers and finance professionals.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing finance functions across multiple entities, operating companies or business units.
• Experience providing financial leadership in a complex operating environment.
• Experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage, event operations, manufacturing or a similar multi-business environment would be considered an asset.
• Experience integrating or standardizing financial functions across multiple businesses would be considered an asset.
• Strong financial leadership and business-partnering capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead both accounting and FP&A functions.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify causes, implications and recommended actions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead managers and build effective finance teams.
• Ability to work effectively with executives and operational leaders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP, financial reporting and business intelligence systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial leaders.
• Practical, solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you.  It’s as simple as that.