Controller overseeing accounting, forecasting, compliance and finance leadership for Pela Case Corporation, a B Corp making products that help people waste less. Remote across West Coast Canada or based in Kelowna.
About the role
- Contrôleur financier pilotant les finances de Food 4 Pets, fabricant d’aliments pour animaux. Supervision comptable, coûts de fabrication, budgets et trésorerie.
Responsibilities
- Lead all financial functions for the pet food manufacturing plant
- Oversee monthly accounting close processes
- Prepare financial statements and ensure legal and tax compliance
- Prepare documentation for year-end audits with external accounting firms
- Manage annual tax filings and government remittances
- Track raw material costs throughout the manufacturing process
- Analyze production variances and collaborate with Operations to optimize costs
- Maintain a reliable cost structure to support pricing
- Develop the plant’s annual budget and prepare monthly forecasts
- Support pricing strategy based on variable costs and product profitability
- Manage cash flow, supplier payments, and customer collections
- Anticipate liquidity requirements and monitor financing agreements
- Prepare required financial reports and manage banking relationships
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams
- Supervise the activities of the Accounting Technician
- Provide financial analyses for investments and industrial projects
- Develop financial KPIs to monitor performance
- Implement controls over inventory movements, including raw materials, finished products, and losses
- Participate in ERP optimization to meet food manufacturing requirements
- Promote a culture of financial rigor and accountability
Requirements
- CPA designation
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial roles at the intermediate to senior level
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or agri-food environment
- Strong expertise in cost accounting and inventory management
- Proficiency with the FileMaker platform
- Familiarity with accounting and payroll software, such as Acomba or Nethris
- Knowledge of U.S. accounting principles is an asset
- Fluency in written and spoken French
- Strong written and spoken English skills to facilitate communication with the United States
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial issues clearly to operational teams
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Hybrid work model designed to support your work-life balance
- Compensation commensurate with your skills and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, DPSP, EAP, and telemedicine
- Company-provided cell phone and computer
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