Financial Controller - 12 months

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>Our client, a leading provider in the <strong>cannabis industry</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join their growing team in <strong>Aylmer</strong>. This is a key leadership opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance professional with a strong background in <strong>manufacturing finance</strong>.</p><br><br><p>Our client, a leading provider in the <strong>cannabis industry</strong>, is seeking a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join their growing team in <strong>Aylmer</strong>. This is a key leadership opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance professional with a strong background in <strong>manufacturing finance</strong>.</p><p>Responsibilities of the Financial Controller is as follows but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Oversee the entire month-end and year-end close processes to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and manage fixed assets, ensuring all financial records are up-to-date and compliant.</li><li>Lead the annual budget planning cycle by collaborating with department heads (e.g., production, sales, operations) to create a detailed, operational, and financial budget.</li><li>Develop and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast to proactively identify potential cash surpluses or shortfalls, allowing for timely decision-making</li><li>Manage the company’s cash conversion cycle by optimizing the collection of accounts receivable (A/R) and strategically managing the payment of accounts payable (A/P).</li><li>Provide expert financial analysis and modeling for potential capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, such as the purchase of new manufacturing equipment or technology, to assess ROI and payback periods.</li></ul><p>TMGCT</p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is a prerequisite. A CPA or CMA designation is considered a significant asset, demonstrating a high level of professional competence and ethical standards.</li><li>A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance is required, with at least 2+ years in a management or leadership role.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is essential, with specific proficiency in SAGE X3 being a key requirement.</li></ul></p></p>