Manager, Assistant Controller (Canada)

Aurora Cannabis Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis company in Canada is seeking a Manager, Assistant Controller to provide financial leadership for its operations. The ideal candidate will manage closing procedures and oversee financial analysis, ensuring compliance with IFRS and SOX standards. Competitive salary and a flexible work environment offered.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Team activities

Modern technology

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience as a finance leader and people manager in a publicly traded company environment.
• Experience working with complex consolidation for a global multi-national organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, month end/quarter end/year end closing procedures across Accounting / Finance.
• Support a high-performing team of professionals to ensure continuous growth.
• Review reconciliations prepared by other team members for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure all journal entries are IFRS and SOX compliant.
• Facilitate the preparation of monthly financial analysis and reports.

Skills

Finance leadership

Team management

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards.

We are seeking a dynamic finance leader to fill the role of Manager, Assistant Controller (Canada). The successful candidate will report into the Director, Global Corporate Controller and oversee and provide Finance leadership for Aurora’s Canadian cannabis operations.

Job Summary

You will manage daily, month end/quarter end/year end closing procedures, support a high-performing team, and ensure all journal entries are IFRS and SOX compliant. You will also facilitate the preparation of monthly financial analysis and reports, liaison with the Corporate Finance leadership team, and review variances.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, month end/quarter end/year end closing procedures across Accounting / Finance
• Support a high-performing team of professionals to ensure continuous growth and development
• Review reconciliations prepared by other team members, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Ensure all journal entries are IFRS and SOX compliant
• Facilitate the preparation of monthly financial analysis and reports
• Liaise with the Corporate Finance leadership team to ensure timely, complete and accurate delivery of financial information
• Review variances, including actual to budgeted results, and forecasts
• Design, implement and maintain internal controls to support a SOX compliant multi-national organization
• Actively lead process improvement initiatives and technology enhancements
• Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes and special projects
• Coordinate with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audits

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience as a finance leader and people manager in a publicly traded company environment
• Relevant post-secondary education, such as a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, with a CPA designation
• Prior experience working with complex consolidation for a global multi-national organization and using ERP software

What We Offer

• Flexibility: a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun
• Total Rewards: a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology
• Team: a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals. We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know.