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We are looking for someone with 5 years experience as a financial controller role
Yumi Organics is looking for a Financial Director/Controller to join our ever-growing team! You will work directly with the president and be responsible in making sure our financial budgets and forecasts are respected and cashflow carefully monitored. You will work closely with Sales and Supply Chain to approve production, inventory levels, promotions and tradespend. You will build strong internal control procedures and policies and oversee our bookkeeper.

About Yumi:

Our vision is to become the brand name known for Overnight Oats and to build out this subcategory of cereal as the number one leading brand. Yumi Organics is a Montreal-based food company on a mission to make healthy eating easy, fun, and delicious--starting with breakfast. We're the first in Canada to launch a line of

Overnight Oats

in retail and we're expanding into

Probiotic Trail Mixes & Super Seeds

and

Instant Oatmeal

(Top 50 on Nielsen within a year). Our products are sold in

3,000+ stores

across Canada (Walmart, Loblaws, Metro, Save-On-Foods, Sobeys) and online via

Amazon

and our

DTC

site. This year, we're focused on

U.S.

and

Australia

expansion.

We're a small, high-performing team that values positivity, ownership, and solution-oriented collaboration. We work hard, celebrate wins, and innovate to wake up a sleepy category.

The Yumi Culture:

We are a small but powerful team, and we work and function as a team. We are serious about keeping a positive energy and work environment. Each member of our team is passion-driven, responsible and compassionate. We never point fingers: we take ownership of our mistakes and find solutions. Our goal is to help our customers make healthier choices in a world that makes it so difficult to do so and we take great pride in the products that we bring to their homes. We're on the forefront of innovation in food and we want to continue challenging and make positive changes to this industry. We work hard and we celebrate our wins together as a team. Each one of us is a valuable asset to the company's growth and we hope to invite a smart and positive individual to our Yumi team to grow alongside us.

You will make sure our organization runs smoothly on the day-to-day and be our entire team's support system. No day is ever the same and you will learn so much about the different facets of the North American & International Food & Retail Industry. The ideal candidate is a Jack/Jill-of-all-trades, hyper-organized and focused enough to be able to juggle multiple departments and projects, and above-all-else, an open-minded team-player who cares about the growth and success of the Yumi Organics team.

About the Job (Who we are looking for):

Reporting to the President, the

Controller

is the operational finance leader ensuring budgets and forecasts are met,

cash flow is tightly managed

, and internal controls are strong. You'll work cross-functionally with

Sales

and

Supply Chain

to approve production, inventory levels, promotions, and trade spend, and you'll oversee our bookkeeper and day-to-day accounting.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Prepare

accurate, on-time

monthly financials, quarterly tax returns, and annual statements; liaise with external accountants for year-end. Validate month-end inventory and COGS with Supply Chain and Accounting. Own

budgets, forecasts, and daily cash flow

; identify optimization opportunities and corrective actions. Build weekly/monthly executive reports and decision-driving analyses for the President. Develop analytical tools and financial models to identify

opportunities and risks

. Establish and maintain

robust internal controls

, policies, and documentation. Approve production runs, promotions, and trade spend; support cash-flow needs for new accounts. Oversee accounting operations (A/R, A/P, payroll adjustments); investigate and resolve disputes. Process bi-weekly payrolls. Process quarterly or monthly sales tax filing. Ensure compliance with accounting standards; manage audits and

income tax

filings. File and manage

grants

; maintain rigorous internal filing. Monitor and validate

deductions, credits, promos, spending, purchase orders and manufacturer chargebacks

. Champion

technology and automation

to improve efficiency (ERP, integrations, dashboards).

JOB REQUIREMENTS (What you need to excel in this position):

10+ years

in accounting/finance with

5+ years

as a

Controller or Finance Director

.

CPA, CA

required. Proven experience in

CPG/FMCG

(food industry strongly preferred). Full-cycle financials expertise: GL, month-end, year-end, audits, tax. Advanced

Excel/Google Sheets

(complex models, scenario analysis). Strong with

QuickBooks or Odoo

and comfortable adopting new systems;

ERP experience/implementation

a plus. Track record of

cash-flow management

, budget ownership, and cross-functional partnership. Enjoys technology, automation tools and dashboards Exceptional attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and clear communication. Thrives in

fast-paced, high-growth

environments; proactive, tech-savvy, team-first leader.

Essential Soft Skills:

Exceptional attention to detail and performance with accuracy Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Time management Ability to learn quickly Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion Ability to work well under pressure and handle tight timelines Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Tech-Savvy Great leader and team player Proactive, self directed and loves business growth!
Please apply directly and send your CV to hiring@yumi-organics.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required) Financial Controller: 5 years (required) CPG Food industry: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person