Senior Financial Analyst

Open Farm; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing pet food company based in Toronto seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to ensure financial accuracy and support month-end closes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Finance and has 2-3 years in public accounting, preferably with CPA certification. Responsibilities include audit coordination and inventory management. This position works in a hybrid model requiring presence in the office a few days a week, emphasizing collaboration and a pet-friendly culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Discounted food and insurance for pets

Company-wide wellness days

Volunteer days to give back to the community

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Experience with a Big Four Accounting Firm is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit process.
• Ensure accurate inventory costing is applied within NetSuite.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Highly detail-oriented and organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA certification (completed or in progress)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Cognos

Hyperion

Job description

About Us

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets with a focus on producing premium healthy food and treats all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquarteredin Torontoand with teammembersacross the US Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doinggood for all animals and the environment.

Before you embark on this journey with us learn more about the opportunity :

The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) Accounting plays a vital role in financial reporting accounting analysis and decision support. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements supporting month-end and year-end close processes and facilitating the annual external audit and income tax return preparation. Additionally the SFA helps enhance and maintain internal controls while overseeing key accounting processes such as inventory management and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance. This role collaborates closely with A ccounting FP&A cross-functional teams and external partners to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

In this role you will :

• Financial Reporting Month-End & Year-End Close

Support month-end and year-end close processes including reconciliations and supporting schedules and journal entries.

Assist with the preparation and analysis of the month end budget to actual analysis.

Annual External Audit & Income Tax Returns

Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit process acting as the key liaison between the company and external auditors.

Prepare and review audit schedules workpapers and reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Assist in drafting financial statements footnotes and disclosures in compliance with ASPE.

Address auditor inquiries provide supporting documentation and resolve audit findings in a timely manner.

Support the preparation and review of corporate tax returns including gathering necessary financial data for tax filings.

Inventory & Bill of Materials (BOM) Maintenance

Ensure accurate inventory costing is applied within NetSuite.

Oversee inventory reconciliation performed by operations to ensure accuracy and help resolve discrepancies.

Support the maintenance and accuracy of the Bill of Materials (BOM) ensuring correct cost allocations.

Collaborate with operations to improve inventory controls and reporting.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

Evaluate and enhance internal controls to ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance.

Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline audit preparation and financial reporting procedures.

All other duties as assigned

Were genuinely excited about you because you have :

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting.

2-3 years of experience in public accounting.

CPA certification (completed or in progress).

Experience with a Big Four Accounting Firm is a plus.

Required two or three days in Downtown Toronto office.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Proficiency in NetSuite ERP is a plus.

Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with auditors tax advisors and internal teams.

What we offer you - its the perfect package :

An opportunity to grow develop and thrive within a mission-driven dynamic and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community

Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match

Great office culture (with lots of adorablepets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm

Discounted food apparel and insurance for your furry family members

In addition to your PTO we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing

Volunteer days to give back to our community

Hybrid Work

At Open Farm we believe in the power of collaboration meaningful connections and enjoying our work togetherfurry friends included! Thats why weve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor addition to this each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note : our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.

Our Values

We Raise the Bar We Open the Barn Doors We Graze Lightly We Are Customer Obsessed We Are One Team

To learn more about Open Farm follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn .

Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farmsrecruitment process should contact As required by legislation Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farms recruitment processtakes into accounttheir accessibility needs.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Financial Concepts,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1