Company overview:
Nationwide Natural Foods is a Canadian family-owned distribution company that specializes in wholesale natural, organic, vegan, and specialty food products. With over 20 years in business, we have established a trusted network of suppliers and customers, serving health food stores, independent grocers, specialty retailers, and big box stores across Canada.
Position Summary
Nationwide Natural Foods is seeking an experienced Finance & Control Manager to lead and oversee the company’s complete finance and accounting function.
As the head of finance and accounting, the Finance & Control Manager will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting controls, cash-flow management, payroll oversight, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory accounting and related financial operations.
The position will work closely with senior management to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintain effective financial controls, monitor business performance and provide financial analysis and recommendations to support sound operational and strategic decision-making.
Given Nationwide Natural Foods’ wholesale distribution operations, the role will also have significant responsibility for monitoring inventory costs, supplier expenditures, customer receivables, gross margins, working-capital requirements and other financial factors directly affecting the company’s profitability and financial performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct and control the company’s finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, accounting controls, payroll oversight, accounts receivable, accounts payable and related financial operations.
Lead and supervise the finance and accounting team, establish work procedures, assign responsibilities, review work and ensure financial activities are completed accurately and within required timelines.
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process, monitor actual results against approved budgets, investigate significant variances and provide recommendations to management.
Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, management reports, cash-flow reports and other financial information required for operational and strategic decision-making.
Establish, implement and maintain financial policies, accounting procedures, approval processes and internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial information, safeguard company assets and strengthen financial accountability.
Monitor cash flow, working-capital requirements, banking arrangements and financing needs, while overseeing receivables, customer credit exposure, collections, payables, supplier payment controls and payroll administration.
Oversee the financial accounting and control of inventory, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, adjustments, write-offs, slow-moving inventory and the impact of product, freight, warehousing and other landed costs on margins.
Analyze the financial performance of the company’s wholesale distribution operations, including revenue, gross margins, inventory costs, operating expenses, working capital and profitability, and identify areas for improved financial performance.
Review the financial implications of major purchases, capital expenditures, supplier arrangements, commercial contracts and other significant business initiatives, and advise senior management on financial risks, financing requirements and growth-related decisions.
Coordinate the preparation of financial information required by external accountants, auditors, financial institutions and government authorities, including information required for corporate tax, GST/PST and other applicable reporting obligations.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, financial management or a related leadership role.
Professional financial or accounting designations such as CPA, CMA, CFA, ACCA or equivalent would be considered an asset, but are not mandatory.
Experience overseeing multiple accounting and finance functions within an operating business environment.
Experience in wholesale distribution, food distribution, inventory-based businesses or a similar sector would be considered an asset.
Skills and Competencies
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
Strong understanding of cash-flow management, working capital and inventory-related financial controls.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
Strong leadership, supervisory and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits: Health care plan
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by email to: nationwidefoodsdelta@gmail.com
Please include “Finance & Control Manager” in the subject line of your email.
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.