Financial Controller

Targeted Talent; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic finance leader to guide their finance and accounting team. This role involves providing strategic recommendations to the executive team, preparing financial forecasts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, corporate governance, and experience leading funding rounds. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company within the health and wellness sector, particularly with an interest in the cannabis industry. If you are a strategic thinker with proven leadership skills, this role could be your next big career move.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on finance.
• Strong background in strategic financial planning and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the finance and accounting team effectively.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and oversee reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Corporate Governance

Team Management

Cannabis Industry Knowledge

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

The Client
Our client is a global company that develops and distributes premium health, wellness and self-care products.

The Role

• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
• Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/President and members of the executive management team
• Preparing financial forecasts and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
• Advising the CEO and Board of Directors on long-term business and financial planning
• Reviewing, streamlining, and refining all formal finance procedures
• Managing capital raises and working closely with the CEO in building the company's reputation with capital markets participants such as industry analysts, investment bankers and stockbrokers
• Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent experience
• Experience in a Senior leadership position
• Experience with corporate governance
• Experience with leading funding rounds
• Experience leading a financial/accounting team
• Experience or interest in the cannabis industry

Please apply with a copy of your most up-to-date resume.