Senior Financial Analyst, Open Farm
Accounting
CA$85-95k
Ethically sourced & humanely raised pet food
Open for applications
Ethically sourced & humanely raised pet food
101-200 employees
Open for applications
CA$85-95k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower pet parents with high quality nutrition for pets, crafted from humanely raised and sustainable sourced ingredients.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- 3-4 years of experience . Experience with a Big Four Accounting Firm is a plus
- CPA certification (completed or in progress)
- Required two or three days in Downtown Toronto office
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficiency in NetSuite ERP is a plus
- Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams
What the job involves
- The Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) – Accounting plays a vital role in financial reporting, accounting analysis, and decision support
- This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and facilitating the annual external audit and income tax return preparation
- Additionally, the SFA helps enhance and maintain internal controls while overseeing key accounting processes such as inventory management and Bill of Materials (BOM) maintenance
- This role collaborates closely with Accounting, FP&A, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency
- Financial Reporting – Month-End & Year-End Close
- Support month-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and supporting schedules, and journal entries
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of the month end budget to actual analysis
- Annual External Audit & Income Tax Returns
- Coordinate and manage the annual financial audit process, acting as the key liaison between the company and external auditors
- Prepare and review audit schedules, workpapers, and reconciliations to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Assist in drafting financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures in compliance with ASPE
- Address auditor inquiries, provide supporting documentation, and resolve audit findings in a timely manner
- Support the preparation and review of corporate tax returns, including gathering necessary financial data for tax filings
- Inventory & Bill of Materials (BOM) Maintenance
- Ensure accurate inventory costing is applied within NetSuite
- Oversee inventory reconciliation performed by operations, to ensure accuracy and help resolve discrepancies
- Support the maintenance and accuracy of the Bill of Materials (BOM), ensuring correct cost allocations
- Collaborate with operations to improve inventory controls and reporting
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Evaluate and enhance internal controls to ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance
- Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline audit preparation and financial reporting procedures
- All other duties, as assigned
Our take
Much like humans, eating a balanced and nutritious diet is important to ensure a pet is happy and healthy. On top of this, owners are usually keen to purchase products that meet the same ethical and sustainability standards of goods they would buy for themselves - but big pet food brands often do not cater for any of these requirements.
Open Farm sells nutrition-focused pet food for dogs and cats at online and retail stores, with ingredients obtained from sources with excellent animal welfare standards and low carbon footprints. From its recipes to its packaging, the company displays a strong focus on ethics and environmental responsibility, and stands out for its transparency.
As consumer sentiment trends towards more conscious purchasing, there is a widening market for products such as Open Farm's. The company has been steadily growing its presence in the expanding pet food sector, and introduced an online carbon footprint tool that allows consumers to see the carbon footprint of all its products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2021
$65m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $65m
Company benefits
- Health, Medical & Dental Benefits
- Wellness Days & Summer Hours
- Mental Health Support
- Wellness Stipend
- Slack Interest Groups
- Pet Feeding Program
- RRSP and 401(k)
- Hybrid & Remote Work
Company HQ
Little Italy, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Isaac Langleben
(Co-Founder & CEO)Experience as Investor and Board Member of Canada Pooch from 2011 to 2019. Co-founder and Board Member of Diggs Pet since 2016.
Jacqueline Prehogan
(Co-Founder & CBO)Experience as Senior Associate of PricewaterhouseCoopers and RSM Richter. Founder and CEO of Canada Pooch since 2011.
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