Controller - Finance

Company: Mint Health + Drugs

Site: Head Office

Position: Controller - Finance

Location: 2355 90b St. SW, Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: Based on Experience

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Who We Are

Mint Health + Drugs is a fast-growing, pharmacist-owned and operated organization with 21 locations across Western Canada. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and service that extends beyond a typical drug store.

About the Role

Mint Health + Drugs looking for a Finance Controller to join our dynamic and collaborative team. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Controller to lead our Finance function during an exciting period of growth. This position is more than maintaining the books—it’s about building a finance function that can scale with a fast-growing organization. You will oversee all corporate accounting operations, provide financial leadership to support strategic decision-making, and ensure regulatory and operational compliance.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site, entrepreneurial environment and has deep experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits
• Life Insurance, Long term Disability and AD&S
• Health spending account
• Store discounts
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Education Allowance
• RRSP matching
• Great Team and Growth Opportunities
• Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities

Management and Leadership:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and General & Administrative expenses
• Manage inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Create and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage outsourced functions
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department
• Maintain and adapt communication plans and messaging as required to ensure accounting functions can be completed easily and on time at head office
• Account for discrepancies the pharmacies are having and provide assistance to store management from head office to reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain the standardized Telus POS functions and ensure they are to be used the same way across all stores
• Set up and maintain policies for future store set ups; for example, charge accounts, waived fees, 3rd party charges, and AADL
• Ensure head office receives all 3rd party payables to go against A/R in NetSuite
• Ensure procedures for receiving inventory at the store and on the POS in Kroll for both RX and retail are maintained and followed and are reported daily and included on the daily reports
• Maintain 3rd party A/R in NetSuite with the daily reports from the pharmacies.
• Review product cost and sales reports,
• Ensure product cost and sales reports are accurate for head office use
• Recommend products to sell and those nearing expiry to assist store managers with inventory management
• Maintain and update a global vendor list and costs to restructure buying retail and home health products
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems transaction processing operations, and policies and procedures; strengthen internal controls
• Complete annual performance reviews for finance staff
• Set annual goals for the finance team
• Observe and practice safety/security procedures, reporting any potentially unsafe conditions or hazards

Transactions:

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure income tax provisions are calculated and posted monthly
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Review dividend payouts
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain and ensure quality in a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Ensure government remittances are completed in a timely manner

Reporting:

• Issue timely and complete financial statements (monthly and quarterly)
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report and support year-end close processes
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant variances to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Participate in the development of a long-term business plan with senior management

Compliance:

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings

Strategic Leadership Expectations:

• Collaborate with executive leadership to set and monitor financial and operational KPIs
• Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Provide strategic financial input on key decisions including expansion, acquisitions, and investments
• Optimize financial processes and controls across multiple locations and business units
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives in coordination with IT and operations

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a controller role
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting role.
• Accounting experience in multi-site operations and healthcare or retail sector, a definite asset
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling
• CA or equivalent designation preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to develop KPIs and dashboards for management decision-making.
• One year of payroll experience with Ceridian Dayforce (preferred)
• Experience of liaising with external accountants, auditors, and legal advisors

Experience & Skills

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally NetSuite. Experience with system implementation, optimization, and automation workflows is a strong asset.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, including writing, listening, and speaking.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Communicates effectively at all levels.
• Takes initiative, making improvements in processes.
• Very strong attention to details.
• Accepts and manages change effectively.
• Supports teamwork and contributes to a positive team spirit as a role model
• Professional in all interactions.
• Dependable and reliable with the flexibility in coming in early and staying late, when necessary.
• Understand systems and controls
• Demonstrates a leadership presence
• An ambassador of the Mint Health + Drugs brand
• Maintains confidentiality
• Cost conscious in all interactions
• Sound judgment skills

We’re not just looking for a Controller—we’re looking for a financial leader who can help take Mint Health + Drugs to the next level. If you’re ready to be part of a purpose-driven, growth-oriented team, we’d love to hear from you.

Eligible Candidates will receive a pre-screening questionnaire via email/text.