Financial Analyst

High Tide; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis retail company in Calgary is seeking a Financial Analyst to assist in financial reporting and analysis. The role involves preparing statements, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and is working towards a CPA designation, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and auditing is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of financial statements and variance analyses.
• Research and implement updates to accounting policies.
• Support audit and compliance activities.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Financial Analyst, the Financial Analyst will assist with internal and external financial reporting and provide high-quality, detailed monthly analysis.

Responsibilities

1. Lead in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within Workiva for Canadian and Foreign entities and joint ventures.
2. Support the financial reporting manager in reviewing internal and external variance analysis for MD&A and external reports.
3. Research and implement updates to accounting policies with support from the Financial Reporting Manager or Director.
4. Assist in reviewing technical memos for complex financial instruments and transactions.
5. Prepare non-working capital related working papers and ensure SOX compliance.
6. Contribute to audit working papers and IFRS-compliant statements.
7. Review and propose journal entries for complex transactions, coordinating with outside consultants.
8. Support external auditor requests with relevant information.
9. Assist in updating accounting policies related to non-working capital accounts.
10. Provide information to the tax team for tax compliance.
11. Handle ad-hoc statutory reporting and analysis as requested.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. CPA designation or in the process of completing it.
3. At least 2 years of experience in accounting and finance, focusing on financial reporting and analysis.
4. Experience with financial statement preparation or auditing, handling multi-currency transactions and consolidations is an asset.
5. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
6. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
7. Detail-oriented and well-organized.
8. Flexible, committed to meeting deadlines.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

About Us

High Tide Inc. is a leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise, the second-largest globally by store count.⁷ Our operations span:

• Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana, with over 200 locations across Canada.
• Retail Innovation: Fastendr, an automated retail kiosk technology.
• Consumption Accessories: E-commerce platforms like Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.

Our brands include Queen of Bud, Cabana Cannabis Co, Daily High Club, and others. We also operate in CBD products, wholesale distribution, and licensing under the Famous Brandz name.

High Tide has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies (2021-2024) and among the top 10 in diversified industries stocks in 2022 and 2024, with notable rankings such as the FT list of Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.

Visit www.hightideinc.com for more information. For investment details, check SEDAR+ and EDGAR profiles.