Site Accountant
Division: Finance and Accounting
Job Location: Bradford, Ontario
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Employment type: Full-time permanent in a hybrid work setting About Us
We’re a global cannabis company with operations across Europe and North and South America. We’re driven by our passion to help people improve their lives and have a diverse team who bring their best every day, so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family – from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael ’71, Greybeard and Whistler.
Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our “A-Team”. We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think
BIG, act
BOLD and execute with
PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.
Job Summary
We’re seeking a dynamic team member to join our Operations Finance team as a
SITE ACCOUNTANT. In this role, you will report to the Regional Site Controller and help with the financial function for our Ontario facilities, including Markham, Jarvis, and Bradford. You will be crucial in supporting operational decision-making through financial analysis and reporting. This position involves analyzing operational data, identifying trends, and providing insights to optimize efficiencies and drive financial performance within the organization.
As the Site Accountant, you will be responsible for… - Prepare and analyze operations metrics and KPIs monthly and help present them to stakeholders, including but not limited to:
- Budget to actual cost variance analysis,
- Historical trend & variance analysis,
- Assisting in the supply chain financial budget & forecast (cultivation and production facilities), including OPEX and headcount budgeting.
- Provide monthly variance reporting to budget owners to monitor and evaluate performance against strategic initiatives.
- Assisting in preparation of monthly operational finance reviews
- Take ownership of ensuring appropriate accounting coding has been applied to the correct budget owners to communicate appropriate management reporting.
- Perform inventory reconciliation
- Prepare monthly reports to Health Canada and the CRA
Accountabilities:
- Accurate and insightful financial analysis contributing to operational decision-making.
- Timely and accurate reporting of operational financial data.
- Conduct monthly reviews of GL accounts, accruals and reclassifications
- Effective collaboration with operational teams to drive financial performance improvements.
- Supporting the operations team as needed
Knowledge and Skills:
- Understanding of financial principles, accounting, and operational processes.
- Knowledge in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
- Advanced Excel skills are essential, including proficiency in formulas/functions, creating charts, pivot tables, and Power Query, as well as familiarity with financial modeling
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
- Good communication and presentation skills for conveying complex data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across departments.
As an experienced professional you will have…
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis or operations finance roles.
- A CPA, CFA is a preferred qualification
- Experience working with operational teams or within an operations-focused environment is advantageous.
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical skills and experience in data interpretation.
- Proficiency with all MS Office products including Excel
You’re the ideal candidate because…
- You possess strong Excel skills including proficiency in Power Query
- You have exceptional communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive presentations on complex topics to increase buy-in
- You have creative problem-solving skills with the aptitude to make decisions quickly in fast-paced environments
- You have robust analytical skills with the ability to transform complex sets of data into practical solutions that drive business value
Why you’ll love working at Aurora
- Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more!
- Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology.
- Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.
Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.
Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).
Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.
Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!
