Overview:

At Greenhouse, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. We believe that growth is always possible and our purpose is cultivating healthy habits for thriving lives. Greenhouse is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure the financial health of the company through accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, and robust cash flow management. In this role, you will provide critical support to the Director of Finance and the senior management team by delivering timely financial insights that inform business decisions, while overseeing essential finance functions including working capital management, year-end reporting, and team leadership.

Statement of Work & Responsibilities:

General Financial Management

Support the production of monthly and annual financial reports with detailed analysis on performance against budget, actuals, and forecast. Reports should provide insights into income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows, enabling informed decision-making by senior management.

Work closely with department heads to gather and interpret financial data, providing real-time updates that can impact business strategy.

Ensure all reports are compliant with GAAP standards, maintaining transparency and accuracy in financial records.

Financial Operations

Oversee the day-to-day operations of Accounts Payable and Receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, payment processing, and collections to optimize cash flow.

Collaborate with the operations and supply chain teams to monitor inventory levels and adjust as necessary to avoid excess stock or stockouts, thus reducing working capital requirements.

Execute and support regular inventory accounts to maintain accuracy of these balances in the accounting systems.

Regularly review and manage AR aging reports to minimize overdue accounts and enhance collection processes.

Oversee the timely processing of all company payments, including vendor payments and loan repayments, ensuring that proper controls are in place.

Year-End Reporting & Audit

Support the year-end close process, ensuring that all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. This includes reviewing general ledger accounts, adjusting journal entries, and resolving any discrepancies.

Act as a liaison with external auditors, ensuring all audit requirements are met, and supporting a smooth audit process with minimal disruptions.

Ensure all tax filings (e.g., VAT, corporate taxes) are submitted accurately and in compliance with regulatory deadlines.

Provide financial information for board materials, ensuring that the leadership team has a comprehensive understanding of the company’s year-end financial position.

Capital Expenditure (CapEx) & Asset Management

Track and manage CapEx projects, ensuring that all spending aligns with approved budgets and contributes to the company’s growth strategy.

Maintain accurate records of fixed assets, ensuring proper classification, depreciation schedules, and disposal of obsolete assets.

Periodically review CapEx spending versus budget, addressing any variances and suggesting corrective actions where necessary.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads and the finance team to develop realistic financial targets.

Support the update forecasts on a quarterly basis, incorporating actual performance data, market trends, and new business developments. Provide clear recommendations based on forecast revisions.

Team Leadership & Development

Manage junior finance team members, ensuring they are trained, supported, and held accountable for their deliverables. Provide regular feedback and encourage professional growth through mentoring and development opportunities.

Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring that team members can operate autonomously while maintaining high standards of performance.

Act as the key financial contact for other departments, fostering a collaborative relationship where financial information is clearly communicated and understood by non-financial personnel.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

Continuously evaluate the company’s financial systems and processes, identifying areas for automation and improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.

Implement strong internal controls to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of financial data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating risks.

Stay current on emerging financial tools and technologies that can further optimize financial reporting and operational efficiency.

EDI Implementation & Management

Oversee ongoing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) operations, including vendor onboarding, transaction set configuration, and exception resolution, ensuring accurate and timely exchange of financial documents.

Establish and maintain EDI controls and reconciliation processes to safeguard data integrity and ensure compliance with trading partner requirements.

Monitor EDI performance metrics and identify opportunities to expand EDI coverage, reduce manual touchpoints, and improve processing efficiency across AP and AR workflows.

AI & Automation in Finance

Adoption of AI tools and automation within the finance function, identifying use cases that enhance the accuracy and speed of financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.

Evaluate, pilot, and implement AI-driven solutions for tasks and dashboard reporting such as monitoring inventory levels, production efficiency, variances to budget, etc.

Stay current on emerging AI and automation capabilities relevant to finance and accounting, bringing forward recommendations that support Greenhouse’s growth and operational efficiency goals.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Financial Expertise: A background in accounting, financial reporting and analysis, with the capability to transform data into actionable business insights.

Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-departmental teams, driving financial and operational performance.

Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environment, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs.

Detail-Oriented: Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of financial reporting and compliance.

Collaborative: Excellent team player with a proven ability to work across departments, while being capable of working independently when required.

Growth Mindset: Highly motivated, with a passion for learning and growing with a dynamic company.

Tech-Savvy: Embraces technology, with an interest in leveraging new financial tools and systems for enhanced efficiency. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools and automation, with a curiosity for emerging technologies and a track record of driving process improvement through digital means.

Required Qualifications: CPA designation

Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in audit or accounting roles, with experience managing a team.

Note

As a standardized step in the application process, we ask that you complete the Culture Index (TM) Survey so we can see how it may apply to your work related needs as well as our company requirements. It also assists us in better employee management and development. Please complete the survey by following the URL: here.

Vacancy Status: This is an existing vacancy.

Annual Compensation Range: $90,000.00 CAD - $105,000.00 CAD

AI Use: Please note that as part of our interview process, candidates selected will be asked to complete an online assessment hosted on an AI platform. We may also use AI tools during interviews and case studies to support note-taking and evaluation (for example, meeting transcription). Information collected through these tools is used solely for recruitment and assessment purposes.

Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a plant-based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future—ours, and that of our planet. As a company, Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people-related processes such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and so forth are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and will ensure our practices and policies uphold just this. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations are available.

We are a fast-paced, innovative company looking for a Finance Manager! As Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and strategy of Greenhouse — a certified B Corporation on a mission to make plant-based nutrition accessible to all. Apply today and let's build something great together!

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