Job Description

Aqualitas Inc.

is an award-winning, EU-GMP and DEL certified, Canadian licensed producer of a wide range of medical cannabis products. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellford, Aqualitas is Clean Green Certified and committed to quality, sustainability, and balance.

Wellford

, headquartered in London, UK, is a medical cannabis company with established pharmaceutical distribution in the UK and Europe. The Aqualitas & Wellford combination creates a fully vertically integrated, global medical cannabis company from seed to patient.

Finance Director-Division

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the full financial planning, analysis, control and reporting for Aqualitas Inc. Provide insight and strategic recommendations to the leadership team. Develop and lead financial strategy, goals, and objectives for fast growing contract manufacturer. Oversee long-term budgetary planning and costs management. Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model, and operational execution. Complete analysis of financial results; develop recommendations (strategic and tactical) Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., new product lines, new formulations, etc.) Oversee cash, investment, and treasury and asset management. Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization's operations and business plans. Build and oversee accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function; supervise company. Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions. Oversee preparation and review of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems. Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits. Maintain a valid Security Clearance in accordance with Health Canada's requirements

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Qualified accountant (CPA), with at least 10 years previous job experience Cannabis and bio-asset accounting experience Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working in SAP would be a definite asset. Hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Skill Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented environment Experience handling budgets and forecasting/reporting results Knowledge of the Cannabis Industry Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage/execute multiple ongoing projects Knowledge of GMP and GPP is an asset Ability to act independently and as a team member Attention to detail and accuracy including thorough documentation abilities Adaptability and flexibility Ability to prioritize activities and adjust priorities on short notice Excellent comprehension, communication and interpersonal skills

Other details:

Location: 65 Port Mersey Dr., Brooklyn, NS B0J 1H0


Compensation: To be determined based on skills and experience


Status and Hours: Permanent, 40hrs per week

Successful applicants must provide satisfactory background and reference checks.



Aqualitas welcomes and encourages diversity. Should you require an accommodation in any aspect of our selection process, please let us know.



We appreciate the interest of all candidates; however, we will only be contacting those that best fit our requirements. Resumes will be kept for consideration for six months.