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Director, Finance

Vancouver, British Columbia
Senior Level
full_time

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Description

POSITION: Director, Finance

DIVISION: Aquilini Brands and Aquilini Vineyards

REPORTS TO: VP, Brands

LOCATION:      Vancouver, BC

Interested applicants are invited to apply through the following link: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/CAN5003AQG/JobBoard/5c6d9d30-6280-4162-8fd3-84de66235ad9/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=f9f3ef2a-ba29-4b08-848d-3290eb963276

COMPANY PROFILE:

Aquilini Investment Group (“AIG”) is a diversified family business founded in Vancouver, BC more than 50 years ago with roots in the real estate development and construction industry. Today the company owns and manages an international real estate portfolio that includes commercial and residential properties, hotels, golf courses, vineyards and blueberry and cranberry farms. In addition to its ongoing pursuits in real estate development and construction, AIG has expanded its holdings to include assets in the sports & entertainment, renewable energy, aquaculture, tourist attractions, restaurants, and food & beverage industries.

Aquilini Beverage Group (“ABG”), a division of AIG, is a leading North American beverage producer with a portfolio of wine brands, ready-to-drink beverages and an innovation lab dedicated to the research and development of new and unique products. ABG is growing, and always looking for new ways to captivate consumers with compelling beverage concepts, including our category-changing ready-to-drink beverages and a portfolio of successful wine brands primarily from Washington State.

SUMMARY:

The Director, Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for financial planning, auditing, consolidation, and reporting across Aquilini Brands and Aquilini Vineyards. Reporting to the VP, this role produces timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal leadership, provides financial insight to support executive decision-making, drives operational efficiency through process improvement, and ensures financial integrity through robust internal controls.

This position is based full-time, in office, out of our corporate headquarters in downtown Vancouver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Other duties may be assigned from time to time.)

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

  • Produces timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal leadership, ownership, and external stakeholders.
  • Oversees full-cycle accounting and all core functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Inventory.
  • Supervises monthly reconciliations and ensures key balance sheet accounts (e.g., fixed assets, amortizations, investments, deferrals, inventory, cash, A/R, A/P) are accurately maintained and reconciled.
  • Leads cost accounting and inventory tracking to support accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.
  • Ensures all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Accounting team are up to date and compliant.

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Leads the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts, including full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
  • Collects, analyzes, and interprets financial data in the context of business objectives, market trends, and internal/external drivers.
  • Provides actionable recommendations to reduce risk, optimize cost, increase profitability, and drive strategic improvements.
  • Tracks and analyzes monthly and quarterly performance against expectations, offering insight to ownership, executives, and the Board.

Strategic & Operational Support

  • Partners with senior leadership on strategic planning, operational optimization, and ad hoc analysis.
  • Liaises with operations management to provide financial insights for margin improvement, product-line performance, and process enhancements.
  • Performs financial due diligence on acquisitions, major capital projects, and investment opportunities.
  • Assists in business process evaluations and contributes to implementation of system and workflow improvements across departments.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

  • Develops, implements, and maintains internal financial policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Designs and manages internal audit objectives to ensure control effectiveness and risk mitigation.
  • Supports alcohol compliance, insurance coverage management, and coordination with internal tax teams on regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Coordinates and leads interim and year-end audits, including the preparation of audit working papers and financial statements in collaboration with external auditors.
  • Research and draft technical accounting memos as required, ensuring alignment with applicable accounting standards and practices.

Treasury & Risk Management

  • Provides treasury management including daily cash flow analysis, liquidity planning, and oversight of banking relationships.
  • Negotiates with financial institutions to secure cost-effective banking and treasury services.
  • Monitors and manages organizational risks, insurance coverage, and overall compliance with industry regulations and corporate policies.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the Finance Team
  • Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Finance department, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment.
  • Supports continuous improvement efforts across the finance function to enhance quality, timeliness, and efficiency of deliverables.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • CPA designation required
  • Minimum 8+ years’ finance experience, 3 years in a management capacity
  • Previous experience in a Controller or equivalent role a significant asset
  • Effective business systems thinker and a good understanding of business process knowledge
  • Solid ability to leverage data to drive insights, and are accustomed to identifying and explaining variances in performance to leadership
  • Proven experience managing, leading and motivating staff
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and a wide variety of business applications, experience of using Financial Accounting systems highly desirable
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong stakeholder management focus
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time
  • Experience within manufacturing or agriculture is an asset

What We Offer:

At Aquilini, we believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package by ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market, while also offering a work-life balance.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision Care, Life Insurance, and AD&D coverage. In addition, you'll have opportunities for access to Rogers Arena events, an on-site gym, on-site parking, select discounts, professional growth and development options, fun staff events throughout the year, and a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact.

About Aquilini Beverage Group

Manufacturing
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A division of Aquilini Investment Group that specializes in wine, "RTD's", and soon spirits. With deep family roots in agriculture, it was no surprise that the Aquilini family evolved their business interests into wine and other beverages.

After building a foundation on bulk wines, the next phase of business will now include a branded portfolio. Many of their wine and RTD brands can be found in Canada, but now are being increasingly visible in the US landscape.

The company has focused on Washington State, with holdings in the Horse Heaven Hill AVA, Columbia Valley, and the prestigious Red Mountain region. It's this latter AVA that represents the highlight in the portfolio.

Red Mountain's unique climate, soil, and topography give way to some of the best red wines in the world. The Aquilini's signature brand bears the family name, and is recognized for representing the virtues of Red Mountain: rich and intense, tannic, and full-bodied with aging potential.