Financial Analyst

Greenhouse; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhouse is seeking a Finance Analyst specializing in Accounts Receivable to join our Toronto team. You will support AR activities, perform financial analysis, and contribute to process improvements across Sales, Customer Service, and Logistics.

The role emphasizes reconciling AR, tracking DSO, and reducing bad debt while preparing accurate reporting. A bachelor’s in business/finance and CPA candidates are encouraged to apply, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinker with ability to derive insights from financial data.
• High attention to accuracy in financial reporting and data handling.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain numbers to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a collaborative work style.
• Comfort with new technologies, automation tools, and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing customers, applying cash receipts to invoices, and reconciling AR balances.
• Prepare AR aging reports, collection forecasts, and bad debt summaries.
• Investigate and resolve short payments, pricing disputes, and other deductions.
• Support month-end close by reconciling AR balances and resolving open items.
• Maintain customer master data, monitor credit terms, and assist with credit risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Tech-savvy

Attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

CPA candidates encouraged

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

At Greenhouse, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. We believe that growth is always possible, and our purpose is cultivating healthy habits for thriving lives.

Greenhouse is seeking an energetic, results-oriented new graduate to join our Finance team as a Financial Analyst with an Accounts Receivable focus. This is a unique cross-functional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in CPG and contribute to a rapidly growing company. Our ideal candidate has a roll-up-the-sleeves work ethic, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is curious to learn about all aspects of the business. While a background in accounting or finance is helpful, it is not required. We are looking for someone who loves numbers, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to get stuck in and learn. This role will support the accounts receivable function while contributing to financial analysis, reporting, process improvement, and cross-functional initiatives.

Key Performance Outcomes

• Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
• Trade spend %
• Bad debt %
• Financial reporting timeliness
• Financial reporting accuracy

Revenue and Receivables Management

• Invoicing customers, identifying discrepancies, following up on accounts receivable balances.
• Apply cash receipts to invoices and reconcile any differences.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare AR aging reports, collection forecasts, and bad debt summaries.
• Analyze customer payment behaviour and identify trends to mitigate risk and improve performance.
• Support month-end close by reconciling AR balances and resolving open items.

Dispute & Deduction Management

• Investigate and resolve short payments, pricing disputes, promotional deductions, returns, and other payment discrepancies.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Trade teams to validate claims and ensure accurate resolution.
• Track dispute resolution efforts and initiate recovery of invalid deductions.

Customer Account Management

• Maintain accurate customer master data, including credit terms, contact information, and payment details.
• Monitor credit limits and support credit risk assessments.

Data, Technology & Automation

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data and models.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline financial processes.
• Support implementation of tools that improve financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage and monitor EDI, including exception handling, issue resolution, and communication with customers and trading partners.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support financial compliance and internal controls.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Maintain technical knowledge through educational workshops and relevant publications.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Excel & Reporting: Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or similar analytical tools is an asset.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when preparing and reviewing financial information.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable learning and working with financial systems, technology, and automation tools.
• Attitude: A can-do attitude and a good sense of humour. Plant-based jokes encouraged!
• Education: Completed bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. A background in accounting or finance is helpful but not required.
• Previous CPG experience working with accounts receivable balances or trade spend is considered an asset but is not required.
• CPA candidates are encouraged to apply. This position is eligible for the CPA Experience Verification Route.

Vacancy Status: Existing vacancy

Annual Compensation Range: $58,000–$70,000 CAD

AI Use: As part of our interview process, selected candidates may be asked to complete an online assessment hosted on an AI platform. We may also use AI tools during interviews and case studies to support note-taking and evaluation, such as meeting transcription. Information collected through these tools is used solely for recruitment and assessment purposes.

As a standardized step in the application process, we ask that you complete the Culture Index (TM) Survey so we can see how it may apply to your work related needs as well as our company requirements. It also assists us in better employee management and development.

About Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future: ours and that of our planet.

Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits, are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age.

We value an inclusive workplace and are committed to equitable practices and policies.

Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

The Greenhouse Team