Associate Controller

Kerrstreet; Dunnville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on learning

Professional designation support

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Kerrstreet in Ontario is seeking an Associate Controller to join our family-owned greenhouse operation. This role offers exposure to all aspects of financial management and a clear path toward CPA designation, with mentorship and hands-on learning in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.

You will gain experience in monthly reporting, budgeting, cash flow, cost analysis, and internal controls, alongside opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or Finance.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional (0–3 years experience).
• Intention to pursue CPA designation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform cost analysis and margin reporting.
• Assist with cash flow management.
• Contribute to financial planning and internal controls.
• Support year-end and audit preparation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or Finance

CPA designation (intent to pursue)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us: Established in 1978, we have strong roots and established growth. We are a Christian, family-owned fresh cut flower greenhouse operation serving wholesale customers across North America. Our business combines agricultural production, logistics, sales, and customer service into a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. With year-round operations and a loyal customer base, we are committed to quality, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. We value integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement — both in our plants and in our people.

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Controller to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a business university graduate or recent graduate who is looking to build a long-term career in financial leadership.

Working directly alongside our Controller, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure to all aspects of financial management and play a meaningful role in supporting the financial health of a growing organization. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development and advancement over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Perform cost analysis and margin reporting
• Assist with cash flow management
• Contribute to financial planning and internal controls
• Support year-end and audit preparation
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making

Responsibilities will expand as experience and capability grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or Finance
• Recent graduate or early-career professional (0–3 years experience)
• Intention to pursue or currently pursuing CPA designation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Initiative, professionalism, and a desire to grow

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship and hands‑on learning
• Exposure to strategic financial planning
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization
• Support toward professional designation
• Competitive compensation and benefits