Reporting directly to the President & COO, the Head of Finance will provide coverage for a maternity leave for the current Head of Finance over a 14-month contract. The chosen candidate will lead the accounting and finance functions for the Canadian organization, managing a team of 4 and working cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing, Innovation, HR and Operations. This role wears a lot of different hats and has a lot of Executive exposure, so you’ll need an entrepreneurial spirit with no hesitation to “roll up your sleeves” and dive into something new.

 

The contract will begin in May 2025 and end in July 2026.

 

·      Responsible and accountable for financial results, reporting directly to the President & COO and Board of Directors on a monthly basis

·      Manage team of 4 (2 direct reports), providing coaching and development to help achieve their annual KPI’s, expand their capabilities, and grow their careers

·      Assist as needed in HR, Legal and IT functions

·      Oversee month- and year-end close proceedings, completing deliverables within deadlines and ensuring a high level of accuracy

·      Working with FP&A Manager on monthly P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow forecasting, gross margin and variance analysis, providing results to Executive Management. Actively measure results against business plan/forecast and last year, proactively calling attention to risk areas and mitigation opportunities

·      Oversee annual budgeting process (2026), participate in long-range planning updates

·      Actively manage credit facilities, ensuring compliance with bank covenants and seasonal cash flow constraints

·      Administer customer pricing functions

·      Represent Finance in weekly S&OP Meetings

·      Propose and/or assist with assessing and implementing cost-savings initiatives

·      Coordinate and be accountable for indirect tax compliance, oversee submission of all tax filings including annual corporate tax return

·      Coordinate year-end review engagement with Accounting Manager and external auditors

·      Oversee and implement necessary internal control measures, ensure effectiveness

·      CPA (or equivalent) designation is an asset

·      Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance

·      5+ years direct experience in hands-on accounting operations (ERP system usage)

·      CPG industry experience required, beverage alcohol experience is an advantage

·      Strong demonstrable skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

·      Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills

·      Excellent communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to non-finance people

·      An entrepreneurial spirit – strong desire to “roll up your sleeves” and get involved

·      Comfortable with a constantly changing, high-growth culture

·      Excellent time-management skills: able to multi-task, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and re-prioritize as things change

·       Master multi-tasker, flexible and able to prioritize.

·       You are well-organized which helps you remain proactive rather than reactive.

·       but are also able to think on your feet when plans change.

·       Know your numbers and have the internal drive to win.

·       Cultural fit is key, so you will need to align with our core values listed above.

·       You’re self-motivated. You don’t need your hand held, you’re professional and you demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

·       You’re an effective communicator! Building relationships comes easily to you. You are friendly, positive, respectful and enjoy a casual work environment.

·       Out-going, energetic and highly responsible.

·       We are a small craft distillery so, your passion and ability to tell our Georgian Bay Spirit Co. brand family story far and wide will help you to grow our brand.

·       Entrepreneurial, hard-working, focused, and able to have fun.

·       You act as a brand ambassador. We don’t have a large sales team, so you’ll need to tell all your friends and friends of friends and friends of friends of friends. 

 

·       Competitive salary commensurate to experience

·       Variable compensation plan (Bonus performance measured based on developed objectives)

·       Car allowance & Corporate credit card for business-related travel

·       Monthly cellphone and internet allowance

·       Company laptop and iPad

·       Work from home opportunities / flexible schedule

·       Generous Vacation & paid time off

·       Great Benefits, Life Insurance & EAP / Extended Health Care