Director Of Finance Jobs

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Full Time, Permanent

Kelowna, BC (Onsite)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Have you always been an Accounting Professional that isn’t risk averse? Do you love to take on challenges head on and solve them? Are you a natural born leader and influencer when it comes to interpreting numbers? Most importantly do you love the energy of a start-up where you aren’t afraid to create policies and procedures?

If you answer yes to all these questions, then our client wants YOU!

Arbutus Search Group is seeking a Director of Finance for our client, who is a leader in the Cannabis industry.

Reporting to the CFO, this in-office role oversees the Company’s financial planning and analysis reporting functions while focusing on the strategic goals of the business.

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT?:

Avant Brands Inc. is a Kelowna-based cannabis company dedicated to cultivating premium quality cannabis in purpose-built indoor facilities. Avant is a publicly traded corporation, listed on the TSX ('AVNT').

• GreenTec™
• Treehugger™
• BLK MKT™
• Major influencer in the Cannabis space in Canada
• Tenzo™
• Ownership of several forward-thinking consumer brands, including:
• 5 licensed and operational cultivation facilities across BC, AB, ON
• Cognōscente™

PERKS:

• Fun corporate events for staff
• Excellent Medical & Dental Plan

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assisting with all financing activities
• Designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls, working with the Director and Financial Reporting to implement ICFR
• Providing assistance to external auditors during annual audit process
• Developing management reports showing financial results, period end financial position, forecasts, and relevant KPIs
• Overseeing the preparation of deferred income taxes, income tax filings, and tax planning initiatives with cooperation from consultants as needed
• Conducting financial analysis to provide insight into the operations of the business, particularly at the facility/operations level
• Collaborating with facilities and management team to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Supporting various Health Canada reporting requirements
• Preparing competitive analysis and industry benchmarking reports
• Facilitating execution of the global insurance process for the company
• Participating in due diligence activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Drafting MD&A and assisting with Financial Statements prepared in accordance with IFRS
• Working with the Controller to complete monthly consolidated financial statement close process

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years’ experience in a financial reporting/forecasting capacity, following CPA Designation
• Knowledge of current accounting practices under IFRS
• Excellent attention to detail with a proven need to strive for continuous improvement
• No criminal record
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
• CPA Designation
• Ability to multitask and prioritize deliverables, coordinating multiple concurrent projects
• Expert computer skills using MS Office Suite and accounting software
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Cannabis, Manufacturing, and/or Food Production
• Public practice audit experience
• Experience with team management