Job Description

Finance Associate

Farm Girl Inc.

6593 Kitimat Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 4J4

About Us

Farm Girl Inc. is a rapidly growing cereal manufacturing company based in Mississauga, ON. We're passionate about making better-for-you cereals that bring excitement back to the breakfast aisle. As a lean but ambitious team, we're scaling quickly across Canada, backed by a strong management team and investor support.

We're looking for a

Finance Associate

to join our team full-time. This role will replace our part-time bookkeeper and provide hands-on support to our VP of Finance. You'll manage the day-to-day accounting operations while also contributing to financial planning and analysis (FP&A). It's a unique opportunity to grow your career in both accounting and strategic finance at a fast-paced startup.

What You'll Do

Accounting & Finance Operations (60%)

Manage the accounting inbox and be first-line for finance communications. Record accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices. Record accounts payable, schedule vendor payments, and issue remittances. Maintain accurate bookkeeping and reconciliations in Xero. Support monthly close and financial reporting. Help set up finance processes, standards, and documentation.

Financial Planning & Analysis (30%)

Track expenses vs. budget across departments. Prepare variance and KPI reports for management review. Assist in building and updating financial models. Support strategic business analysis and decision-making.

Special Projects (10%)

Assist with banking, grants, and investor reporting. Contribute to audits, due diligence, and ad hoc financial projects. Identify process improvements and efficiencies in finance and operations.

About You

2-4 years of experience in accounting or finance (CPG/manufacturing experience a plus). Bachelor Degree in Business/Accounting/Finance (Preferred) Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping. Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets and familiar with accounting software (Xero preferred). Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Comfortable in a

fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

. Analytical mindset -- curious and willing to dig into numbers. A go-getter who thrives with responsibility, not handholding.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (aligned with early-stage startup scale). Stock option grants from our employee option pool -- grow with the company. Exposure to both accounting operations and FP&A -- a chance to accelerate your finance career. Opportunity to make an impact at a

high-growth consumer brand

.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Stock options Store discount Vision care
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5N 4J4