Accounting Manager (21 month contract for parental leave cover)

Accounting Manager (21 month contract for parental leave cover)

Hydrofarm LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Hydrofarm Canada helps growers across Canada make growing easier and more productive. Our mission is to empower growers, farmers and cultivators with products that enable greater quality, efficiency, consistency and speed in their grow projects. We are a leading manufacturer and distributor in both the hydroponic and horticulture segments in Canada and a story of growth. Hydrofarm Canada owns Greenstar Plant Products (Grotek & Gaia Green), SunBlaster Lighting, and Aurora Peat Products along with representing some of the top brands in the hydroponic and horticulture industry.

Hydrofarm Canada is seeking a positive, team-player to join our North American Finance & Accounting team while our current incumbent in the position takes an 18-month parental leave to welcome and care for the newest addition to the family.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. This person will oversee certain day-to-day accounting activities and financial reporting for both US and Canadian entities of the company.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, a solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Act as one of the key players for the Financial Statement process; responsible for overseeing accounting activities to deliver the monthly financial reporting, with emphasis on quarters and timeliness.
• Oversee all day-to-day financial tasks and journal entries related to key balance sheet areas, such as but not limited to, prepaid and other assets, fixed assets, cash, leases and other operating expenses, sales and other use taxes, etc.
• Oversee regulatory reporting to CRA, such as GST/PST/HST and other to ensure compliance.
• Assist with financial reporting required for the company's SEC quarterly and annual filings; assist with external reviews and audits as needed.
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Maintain financial reports using financial analysis tools to provide financial insight to the leadership team.
• Act as a subject matter expert and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Key involvement in ad-hoc analysis and other financial reporting.

We are looking for someone with:

• CPA Designation or equivalent.
• Minimum 4+ years working in a Senior role, preferably in a publicly traded company.
• Previous experience in a similar position is a strong asset.
• Previous experience in multi-currency setting, specifically USD and CAD.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS.
• Advanced Excel skills and previous experience in ERP systems. Experience in Dynamics AX is considered a strong asset.
• Exceptional time management / organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to analyze financial results and solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal.

The successful candidate for this role can expect:

• Annualized salary of $90,000 plus, negotiable based on experience
• 4-weeks paid vacation
• Company-paid comprehensive medical benefit program
• Participation in the company's annual short-term incentive program (as you are part of the team!)
• Remote work arrangement (hybrid option available if you miss the watercooler talks :p)

We are looking to fill the role ideally by mid-May and is expected to end mid-March 2027.

Please note only those selected candidates for the interview will be contacted.

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