Controller

Atlantic Cultivation; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium cannabis producer in St. John's, NL is seeking a Controller to lead the finance function, oversee financial operations, and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, CPA designation, and 7+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership. The company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a fun, laid-back culture in a growing industry.

Benefits

Full Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

RRSP matching program

On-site fitness facility

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership.
• Strong background in financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance under ASPE or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and is a key member of the executive leadership team.
• Support Board reporting and analysis in partnership with the CFO.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and strong internal controls.

Skills

Analytical

Financial Reporting

Financial Risk

Integrity

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Strategic Financial Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

About Atlantic Cultivation & Atlantic Cannabis (ACL)

Atlantic Cultivation is a fully integrated cannabis producer based in St. John's, NL. We cultivate premium cannabis in our purpose-built facility and bring our products to market through our Atlantic Cannabis retail network, with 10 stores across the province.

We are guided by three core values: Obsession with Quality, Community, and Fun. Our office culture is fast-paced and collaborative, and we value smart, driven, and adaptable people who enjoy taking on new challenges in a start-up-style environment.

The Role - Controller

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller leads the finance function and is a key member of the executive leadership team. This role is responsible for financial strategy execution, oversight of financial operations, strong internal controls, and timely, accurate reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

The Controller provides strategic insight to support growth, operational performance, compliance, and long-term value creation, while leading and developing the finance team with a focus on accuracy, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Governance & Financial Reporting

• Support Board reporting and analysis in partnership with the CFO
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidated reporting
• Ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and strong internal controls
• Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations to leadership

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Analyze performance trends, cost drivers, and operational metrics
• Evaluate new initiatives, capital investments, and financial models

Finance Leadership & Operations

• Lead the finance team, including direct oversight of the Assistant Controller
• Oversee accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, inventory, treasury, and cash flow
• Support tax compliance including excise (B300), provincial, and federal filings
• Monitor working capital and daily cash flow to support uninterrupted operations

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Lead enhancements to financial systems, processes, and automation
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks
• Drive improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and visibility

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional leaders across operations, supply chain, sales, and HR
• Support external audit, banking, and regulatory relationships alongside the CFO

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership
• Strong background in financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance under ASPE or similar frameworks

Assets

• MBA or advanced financial designations
• Experience with NetSuite is a strong asset
• Experience in manufacturing, cannabis, or other regulated industries
• ERP implementation, optimization, or financial process automation experience

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency with NetSuite, Excel, ERP environments, and reporting tools
• Strong leadership and people-development capabilities
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight
• Strategic, analytical thinker with sound judgment
• Strong business acumen and cross-functional partnership skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality and ethical financial stewardship

Skills

• Analytical
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Risk
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• NetSuite
• Strategic Financial Planning

About Atlantic Cultivation

Atlantic Cultivation Ltd. (ACL) is a proudly local, premium cannabis company rooted in the heart of St. John's, NL. From our state-of-the-art cultivation facility to our growing network of Atlantic Cannabis retail stores across the province, we're shaping the future of Newfoundland & Labrador's cannabis industry.

With 10 licensed locations and counting-from St. John's to Corner Brook-we're more than just a cannabis company. We're a passionate team of innovators, growers, and budtenders obsessed with quality, driven by community, and committed to having fun along the way.

If you're ready to bring your energy, ideas, and passion to a fast-paced, growing industry, we'd love to welcome you to the team!

Are you interested?

Job Specifics

• Normal hours are Mon to Fri, 830-430. Occasional OT may be required to complete priority work tasks.
• Incumbent must be able to report for work at our facility located on Captain Prim Drive in St. John's.
• Must be able to clear a Criminal Record Check.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including full Health & Dental, Employee & Family Assistance Program, RRSP matching program, and on-site fitness facility.

Our culture is fun and laid back, and the dress is casual. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We foster a safe and respectful work environment and strive to ensure our employees are representing that back into their communities.