The V.G. Group of Companies is looking for an Operational Controller/Finance Manager in Simcoe, Ontario.

The ideal individual will oversee the finance, accounting, and selected administrative operations of the company, with direct oversight and responsibility for three people, together with ensuring all financial activities are compliant with small business accounting standards, and all reporting is conducted commensurate with laws and regulations relating to a private Canadian company.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting, Compliance & Reporting

Thorough understanding of financial reporting, and general ledger/ chart of accounts structure, including alignment and support to corporate strategic plans and initiatives
Maintaining practices, procedures, internal controls, and systems, to ensure accounting principles are adhered to in order to generate accurate and timely monthly and annual individual & group consolidated financial statements
Oversight, maintenance, and updating of weekly management operational financial reports
Selected daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation & internal reporting activities
Ensure regulatory & other compliance requirements, including financing, payroll, T4s, HST, EHT, WSIB, income tax, and government funding programs
Assessing corporate risk management & developing containment programs
Fiscal year-end procedures, including year-end package, coordination with external accountants and other advisors

Strategy and Planning

Financial reporting, and management information for operating and strategic purposes
Preparation of operating budgets, and financial & cash flow forecasting, reflecting the impact of various corporate operational initiatives, and ownership priorities
Contribution to the development, monitoring, and execution of Business Plans, with a focus on financial & other performance reporting, and supporting strategic and other initiatives

Reporting and Analysis

Managing, supervising & mentoring accounting department staff, and other colleagues, including supporting professional and career development
Working with the Senior Management Team & General Manager of Operations, while providing supporting reporting, budgets & forecasting activities, and KPI metrics
Establish systems and metrics to measure progress towards achievement of outcomes
Provides departments with reports to enable management of their goals and objectives
Able to support diverse groups and individuals effectively

Project Management

Prioritizing & allocating activities in order to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Project Management activities, including analysis, monitoring, reporting, pre & post budgets analysis, and overall strong organizational skills

Continuous Improvement

Ensures service delivery excellence through continuous quality improvement processes that include planning, quality monitoring, and risk management
Able to assist in documenting workflows, streamlining and standardizing processes & procedures, technology enabling activities, including repurposing and leveraging of data for analysis & reporting purposes

Other

General administrative duties, including selected human resources, IT, employee onboarding, employee benefits, physical & digital filing of confidential employee records
Coordinate activities with external IT and other external technology providers
Manage all licensing and insurance requirements (auto, business, livestock, etc)
Government funding applications & tracking
Intermittent assistance with other administrative (i.e. order entry, purchasing) functions, if circumstances dictate

Core Competencies and Traits

Strong interpersonal listening, written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Able to effectively operate in a dynamic team-oriented cooperative environment, focused on operational efficiency and ambitious growth plans
Contributes to a positive environment that fosters employee engagement, individual development, effective risk-taking, and innovation
Exhibits a willingness to learn and contribute to challenging initiatives
Continuous improvement mindset, and inclination to identify opportunities in finance & administration, in addition to other operational areas, and provide suggestions for improvement
Initiates and leads change effectively to ensure goals and objectives of functional areas are aligned with the organization's strategic direction, and that results are achieved.
Strong organization skills, with high attention to detail; is flexible and adaptive
Operates with a sense of urgency, the ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
An inherent interest in 'business' and a genuine drive to succeed
Trusted and respected through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Previous controller/finance manager experience, having five to ten years of financial and management experience, with over day-to-day operations of companies commensurate in size and complexity, preferably in an entrepreneurial setting
Five plus years of experience in a manufacturing, wholesale & retail accounting environment is preferred
University/College undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting or Finance, plus a CPA (or equivalent experience) preferred
Technical proficiency with accounting procedures, policies & standards, in addition to associated general administrative & IT activities
Proficient with QuickBooks & QuickBooks Online accounting software, and general IT knowledge & skills (e.g., MS Office, Google Suites, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
In depth understanding of ERP/MRP systems and their supply chain functionality is desirable
Ability to establish strong relationships with leaders at all levels, including management, administrative & operating (e.g., production, logistical, retail) staff, and suppliers, customers, & other external service providers

Applicants with the following experience have successful transferable skills and be equally considered:

Finance Manager, Finance, Accounting, Accounting Manager, Manager, CPA, CGA, Accountant, Payroll, FP&A, HR, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Management, Quickbooks, Software, GAAP, Bank Reconciliation, Office Management, General Ledger Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Regenerative Agriculture, Regenerative Food, Purpose-Driven, Cash Flow Management, Cashflow Management, Advanced Computer Skills, Google Sheets

Compensation Arrangements

Salary and other compensation elements commensurate with ability and experience

Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000
Annual vacation entitlement 3 weeks
Product purchase subject to 25% employee discount

About the V. G. Group of Companies

The V.G. Group of Companies is a fast growing increasingly vertically integrated business dedicated to producing high-quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. As a fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness-tested beef, pork, and pastured poultry that our customers love. We are looking for people who share our dedication and vision. Our areas of focus are on our own and other aligned farmers regenerative farming practices. Our dedicated customers range from end consumers through our corporate chain of retail outlets, in addition to other retailers, restaurants, distributors, and institutions.

The V.G. Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes.

Job Types: Fulltime

Note: Our recruitment team will send a Bryq assessment to your email address listed as the next action in our hiring process. Further consideration requires the timely completion of the assessment.

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