Controller
Location: Lower Sackville, NS
Summary
The Controller is responsible for leading financial operations for the entirety of our cannabis
portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Controller will work closely
with operations to support business performance and drive financial accountability.
The Controller will lead financial operations for the entirety of our cannabis group, ensuring
accurate and timely financial reporting both internally and the parent company. This role is
pivotal in maintaining compliance with financial regulations and providing strategic financial
insights. As Controller you will work closely with operations to support business
performance and drive financial accountability.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial
analysis
- Oversee month end and year end closing processes, including account reconciliations
and accruals
- Oversee and support the accounts payable and accounts receivable process.
- Responsible for treasury management, daily and weekly cash reporting and
reconciliations
- Responsible for general ledger management and completeness and accuracy of
accounting entries
- Develop and maintain internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS and ASPE
- Experience with monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including review
and preparation of financial results and supporting data and analysis
- Ability to write comprehensive reports and maintain proper records
- Experience in cost accounting and inventory management is an asset, overseeing
and managing the inventory accounting process, including inventory valuation, cost
analysis and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Review and maintain cost accounting procedures to track and allocate costs, analyze
variances and support pricing decisions and margin analysis
- Collaborate with operations and parent company to support business performance,
finance initiatives and effective reporting
- Responsible for tax filings and financial audits, including HST/GST remittances,
Excise Duty calculations and remittances and monthly remittances of CTLS.
- Utilize and maintain Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) software.
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office
applications.
- Operate various inventory software programs and adapt to new systems as needed.
Experience / Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 5+ years in accounting management positions.
- Understanding of manufacturing and production
- Experience working regulated environments
- Experience in cost accounting and inventory management
- ERP implementation experience
- Strong financial, analytical, and business acumen skills.
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Effective planning and organizational abilities, with high attention to detail.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a highly regulated and evolving
environment.
- High level of discretion in handling confidential information.
- Experience in the Cannabis industry is an asset
Additional Requirements
- Successful candidates must pass a criminal record and background check
- English proficiency required
- Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work location
Work Schedule
- Full-time, Monday to Friday.
- Regular office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Due to the urgency of certain situations, hours of work beyond these core hours may
be needed at times.
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Eligible to participate in the company's annual bonus incentive program, subject to
applicable program terms and performance criteria.
Benefits
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Employer product discounts
- Employee and family assistance program
- Discounts at restaurants and retail stores as well as discounts from our partner
organizations
Working Environment
This position is located full-time within a functioning cannabis production facility. Candidates
must be comfortable working in this environment and comply with all safety and regulatory
requirements associated with cannabis production.
White Ash Group and the companies it represents are Equal Employment Opportunity
employers that values the strength of diversity within the workplace. All qualified applicants,
regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender
identity or expression, nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.