Financial Analyst

The Del Fresco Group are innovators and leaders in the greenhouse industry that cultivate and market hydroponic tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, beans, strawberries and cannabis. The company is currently seeking a candidate to fill the full-time position of JuniorFinancial Analyst.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire practical experience for the purposes of earning the CPA designation. The role will include exposure to a mass scale operation, as well as a newly listed public company in the growing cannabis industry. This will be of particular interest to individuals who are interested in public company accounting and being mentored directly by a CFO. The position will include a competitive compensation package including financial support for the CPA program. No prior experience in the related role is required, but the company is seeking candidates that are recent graduates with a specialization in accounting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform regular commodity analysis
• Identify and analyze variances from budget and prior year results. Present findings in a concise manner that accurately reflects the operating results
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting packages, including consolidation of financial statements
• Assist with developing and applying new procedures for costing and analysis
• Assist with all procedures related to financing and expansion strategies
• Participation in the annual budgeting process, including pre-budget analysis and research
• Assist with preparation of financial projections
• Participate in the annual external audit, tax preparation and periodic regulatory requests
• Research and manage applications for government grants

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• B.Comm or equivalent, with accounting specialization
• Currently pursuing CPA designation
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), organization and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and passionate for continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Interested in agriculture and working in a rural area on-site

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingsville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person