Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1998, Great Northern Hydroponics (GNH) operates 70 acres of high-tech greenhouse for fruit and vegetable production. The company has recently started to expand into new product lines and continues to explore opportunities for growth. Great Northern has strong support from the Soave Group (its Parent Company) based out of Detroit, with the ability to leverage the expertise from the corporate team to support ongoing initiatives which has been critical to its continued success. We invite you to visit our website at: https://www.greatnorthern.farm POSITION OVERVIEW With the recent addition of 2 new business ventures, GNH is looking for a motivated individual with a continuous improvement mindset to join their accounting team based out of Kingsville, Ontario. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Assistant Controller is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Controller and AP/AR team members to map out efficient processes, perform month-end activities, review financial analysis and deep dive vender and customer issues. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and forward-thinking accounting professional to make meaningful change and grow with the company. POSITION & HOURS:

• Full Time, Permanent
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 - 40 Hours / Week with potential overtime during peak periods
• Newly renovated space

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Based on experience
• Disability benefits, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance benefits.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY: Working with the finance team to map out efficient processes, perform month-end activities, review financial analysis and deep dive vender and customer issues.
Key areas of responsibility

• Examining accounting records and preparing financial statements and reports including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements
• Maintain and oversee internal control procedures related to payables, receivables, cash management and financial reporting
• Review and complete bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, sales summaries, aging AP/payment schedule, aging AR/collections, posting journal entries
• Inventory reconciliation/journal entries based on standard costing of crop costs and average costing related to packaging costs
• Review payment runs for accuracy, schedule and verify payments for accurate and up to date information
• Exploring areas for automation throughout P2P and O2C processes
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting as needed
• Prepare reports on rolling cashflow forecasting and KPI s as required
• Support Controller/VP Finance with other month-end activities as necessary
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all projects, property and intellectual property of the company.
• Compliance with all general job training instructions, safe work practices and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 5+ years in accounting industry or 3+ years at a public accounting firm. Experience with small/medium enterprises an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, including Excel (Data tables, Pivot tables, and financial modeling)
• Experience using accounting/ERP systems required, with previous experience using JD Edwards, Famous Produce Software, and Hubble considered an asset
• College diploma in accounting from accredited college (Required) or University degree in Business (Accounting) (Preferred)

Great Northern welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.