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Assistant Controller

Rose LifeScience21 days ago
Montréal, QC
Mid Level
Full-time

About the role

We’re looking for great people. Specifically, we’re looking for you to reimagine cannabis with us. We love where we work, we believe in each other, and we learn new things every day. We’ve been doing it since 2016 and have now become Québec’s most innovative cannabis company by leading our industry, developing game-changing products and enhancing how cannabis grows. And we’re just getting started. Sound like a good fit?

Role Summary:
As part our Finance team, our Assistant Controller will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial foundation of our organization. Working closely with the Controller, your primary responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum of financial and accounting functions that are crucial to maintaining accurate and transparent financial records. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to precision, you will help drive the organization's financial success by facilitating efficient accounting operations, participating in audits, and providing valuable insights through financial analysis.

How you can contribute:

  • Assist with management of day-to-day accounting activities and oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
  • Implement and monitor internal control procedures to adhere to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
  • Prepare and analyse financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and ensures timely delivery for consolidation at the corporate level.
  • Prepare the Monthly Management Report and provide commentary on budget-to-actuals and period-to-period variances.
  • Perform monthly intercompany reconciliation of Canadian cannabis division
  • Process period-end journal entries and assist in the preparation and review of month-end working papers.
  • Collaborate with the Controller and Director of Finance in presenting financial information to senior management and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
  • Work with external auditors during the annual financial and SOX audits.
  • Supervise and coach accounting team members, promoting a cohesive and efficient work environment.
  • Participate in special projects, such as process improvements, data management, and reporting automation.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, other departments, parent and sister companies, and external stakeholders.

Other duties:
We’re committed to ensuring we’re bringing the best we have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.

You’re really good at:

  • Financial Acumen: strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations. Experience in manufacturing and cannabis is an asset.
  • Analytical strengths: ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making.
  • Communication skills: effective communication to present financial information to various stakeholders and collaborate with different departments.
  • Problem solving: the ability to identify and solve complex financial issues is important for success in this role.
  • Adaptability: our business environment, accounting standards, and an ever-evolving environment.
  • Time Management: with multiple responsibilities, including month-end and year-end close processes, audits, and reporting deadlines, effective time management is crucial to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Strategic Thinking: the ability to think strategically and contribute to the organization's overall goals, strategic financial planning and decision.
  • Leadership and Team Management: ability to lead and manage a team, this involves providing guidance, motivation, and support to team members to ensure a collaborative and productive work environment.

Things we hope you have:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is required.
  • 6+ years’ experience in accounting and/or finance roles
  • 2+ years’ experience in a leadership role
  • Knowledge of French to work with Quebec staff
  • Knowledge of English to work with in collaboration with sister and parental companies (British Columbia and US)

What should you know about the job:

  • This is an on-site role, working in or supporting operations and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the business.
  • Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain a security clearance.

What you should know about ROSE:

  • Nous chérissons la culture et les valeurs du Québec.
  • Nous pensons que le cannabis peut aider les Québécois et les Canadiens à mieux vivre.
  • Nous sommes fiers de notre famille, de nos amis et d'une vie bien remplie et équilibrée.
  • La sûreté et la sécurité sont essentielles à la réussite de nos activités.
  • Nous travaillons actuellement à partir de deux sites au Québec : Une installation de pointe de 55 000 pieds carrés à Huntingdon et de nouveaux bureaux dans le quartier Villeray à Montréal.
  • Nos cadres possèdent une expérience de premier plan dans les secteurs réglementés par l'État.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please reach out (with relevant information and background materials) and let us know why ROSE is a perfect fit for you.

About Rose LifeScience

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
11-50

ROSE LifeScience is revolutionizing responsible cannabis for Quebecers and Canadians. We do it by enhancing how cannabis grows, then creating and distributing innovative products. Our custom facility is an important part of the community in Huntingdon, Québec, and we cherish this province's joie de vivre. Our expertise spans the cannabis industry, from product development and marketing to cannabis science, innovation and, especially, customer service. After all, we're just here to make you smile.