About the role
In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock”) to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to support our accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis functions. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful insights to drive business performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing financial statements, cash flow projections, and account reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and IFRS requirements. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify risks and opportunities, helping position finance as a strategic business partner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both technical accounting and analytics, and wants to make a tangible impact on business performance.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow projections
- Prepare fixed asset accounting reporting and reconciliation
- Review general ledger and trail balance for completeness and accuracy, as well as coordinate preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
- Prepare month-end journal entries and internal financial statements
- Provide support to business by monitoring results, providing analysis, and investigating variances, while identifying risks and opportunities with a focus on providing meaningful actionable insights
- Support the continuous improvement of the financial reporting process within the team to improve efficiency and quality including driving the design of automation
- Review key performance metrics (financial and business metrics) to improve existing reports and drive to optimize new reports
- Foster strong working relationships across the businesses, and work proactively to identify opportunities for finance to act as a strategic business partner
- Lead a variety of ad hoc projects as assigned by the Controller
External Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare quarterly financial statements, disclosures, and supporting working papers (tie-outs), MD&A and regulatory filings
- Conduct technical accounting research (IFRS) and prepare recommendations and supporting documentation
- Support and work closely with quarterly reviews and year-end audits with external auditors
- Prepare and report on various regulatory requirements
- Support Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including updating documentation and coordinating annual controls testing
Modelling & Analytics
- Conduct ad hoc profitability analysis across products and markets
- Support variance analysis through an understanding of liquor pricing regulations and market dynamics
- Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making
Qualifications
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Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-
Canadian CPA designation required
-
5–7 years of full-cycle accounting and finance experience
-
3–5 years of experience in a small to mid-sized public company
-
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
-
Business combination experience considered an asset
-
Hands-on ERP experience (SAP Business One preferred)
-
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-
Canadian CPA designation required
-
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
-
Detail-oriented and self-directed, with a focus on building sustainable processes and controls
Work Environment
- This is a fully onsite role based in Calgary, requiring presence in the office 5 days per week
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with close interaction across Finance and operational teams providing a culture that is rewarding and fun
- Hands-on role with high visibility and regular exposure to senior leadership, including the Controller and CFO
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About Big Rock Brewery
Founded in 1985 by Ed McNally, a retired lawyer and barley farmer who had a vision to create a craft brewery long before there was even such a term, we are now proud to have breweries in Vancouver, Calgary and Ontario – making us one of Canada's largest, independent, true craft brewers. Dedicated to brewing quality craft beer, cider and ready to drink beverages and growing the communities we are a part of, our Brewmaster's make beer with skill and imagination, utilizing local ingredients and innovative processes, all rooted in Ed's original passion for excellence.
We are always looking to bring passionate supporters of craft beer along with us on our journey. Our team enjoys competitive salaries and benefits, but more importantly comprises a group of people who have the opportunity to grow their skills and be creative. Our people feel constantly challenged as we strive to expand our horizons, both literally (such as with new bricks and mortar) and figuratively, as we experiment with rare and novel brewing techniques and unusual ingredients.
For more information, come visit us at bigrockbeer.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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About the role
In 1985, Ed McNally founded Big Rock Brewery Inc. (“Big Rock”) to contest the time's beer trends. Three bold, European-inspired offerings forged an industry at a time heavy on easy drinking lagers and light on flavour. Today, our extensive portfolio of signature beers, ongoing seasonal offerings, ciders (Rock Creek Cider® series) and custom-crafted private label products keep us at the forefront of the craft beer revolution and still proudly contesting the beer trends of today.
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to support our accounting, financial reporting, and business analysis functions. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end processes, and providing meaningful insights to drive business performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing financial statements, cash flow projections, and account reconciliations, while ensuring compliance with regulatory and IFRS requirements. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to analyze results, investigate variances, and identify risks and opportunities, helping position finance as a strategic business partner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both technical accounting and analytics, and wants to make a tangible impact on business performance.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow projections
- Prepare fixed asset accounting reporting and reconciliation
- Review general ledger and trail balance for completeness and accuracy, as well as coordinate preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
- Prepare month-end journal entries and internal financial statements
- Provide support to business by monitoring results, providing analysis, and investigating variances, while identifying risks and opportunities with a focus on providing meaningful actionable insights
- Support the continuous improvement of the financial reporting process within the team to improve efficiency and quality including driving the design of automation
- Review key performance metrics (financial and business metrics) to improve existing reports and drive to optimize new reports
- Foster strong working relationships across the businesses, and work proactively to identify opportunities for finance to act as a strategic business partner
- Lead a variety of ad hoc projects as assigned by the Controller
External Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare quarterly financial statements, disclosures, and supporting working papers (tie-outs), MD&A and regulatory filings
- Conduct technical accounting research (IFRS) and prepare recommendations and supporting documentation
- Support and work closely with quarterly reviews and year-end audits with external auditors
- Prepare and report on various regulatory requirements
- Support Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR), including updating documentation and coordinating annual controls testing
Modelling & Analytics
- Conduct ad hoc profitability analysis across products and markets
- Support variance analysis through an understanding of liquor pricing regulations and market dynamics
- Build and maintain financial models to support business decision-making
Qualifications
-
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-
Canadian CPA designation required
-
5–7 years of full-cycle accounting and finance experience
-
3–5 years of experience in a small to mid-sized public company
-
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
-
Business combination experience considered an asset
-
Hands-on ERP experience (SAP Business One preferred)
-
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-
Canadian CPA designation required
-
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
-
Detail-oriented and self-directed, with a focus on building sustainable processes and controls
Work Environment
- This is a fully onsite role based in Calgary, requiring presence in the office 5 days per week
- Collaborative, fast-paced environment with close interaction across Finance and operational teams providing a culture that is rewarding and fun
- Hands-on role with high visibility and regular exposure to senior leadership, including the Controller and CFO
Not the right fit? Search for Financial Analyst jobs in Calgary, AB
About Big Rock Brewery
Founded in 1985 by Ed McNally, a retired lawyer and barley farmer who had a vision to create a craft brewery long before there was even such a term, we are now proud to have breweries in Vancouver, Calgary and Ontario – making us one of Canada's largest, independent, true craft brewers. Dedicated to brewing quality craft beer, cider and ready to drink beverages and growing the communities we are a part of, our Brewmaster's make beer with skill and imagination, utilizing local ingredients and innovative processes, all rooted in Ed's original passion for excellence.
We are always looking to bring passionate supporters of craft beer along with us on our journey. Our team enjoys competitive salaries and benefits, but more importantly comprises a group of people who have the opportunity to grow their skills and be creative. Our people feel constantly challenged as we strive to expand our horizons, both literally (such as with new bricks and mortar) and figuratively, as we experiment with rare and novel brewing techniques and unusual ingredients.
For more information, come visit us at bigrockbeer.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.