And you bring the following to the job:
University degree in Finance & Administration or Accounting
3-5 years managing accounting, payroll and office finance, analysis and administration functions including ERP
Sound knowledge of current financial and accounting practices and tools
Fully comfortable in Microsoft Office 365, strong to excellent in excel
Flexible, independent and meticulous work style with a high degree of comfort with ambiguity and change
Strong organizational and time management skills and can work with a high degree of autonomy to get the job done
Fluency in English (written and oral) required, French an asset

Overview of the Position
Maintain the general ledger and oversee financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable and receivable, deposits and petty cash; prepare month-end transactions and accruals; post to and reconcile general ledger and complete regular month-end and quarterly closing cycles;
Provide quarterly GL reconciliations and detailed variances to budget
Preparation of GST and PST tax remittances on a periodic basis, ensuring accurate and timely recoding of remittances and ITCs and compliance with provincial legislation;
Reconcile bank accounts and borrowing facilities;
Prepare cheque requisitions, issue cheques and EFTs, ensure invoices and expense reports are supported by the necessary documentation, coding and staff sign off
Support sales and purchasing to liaise with credit suppliers and clients
Support and oversee the training and development of the finance administrator to build additional capacity and depth in the department;
With the sales and finance administrator, oversee the management of all payroll functions including preparing and/or liaising with the finance administrator, or Executive Director for monthly staff payroll and remittances, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
With the sales and finance administrator, ensure accuracy of payroll-related filings (T4s, source deduction remittances), and prepare Records of Employment (ROE) as required
Ensure up to date and accurate financial information is readily available in a timely manner for reporting purposes and ensure that all sales reports and financial statements are accurate before disseminated;
Clearly communicate financial results to the Executive Director and membership as needed;
With the Executive Director, initiate and guide the annual budget process, quarterly and monthly forecasts, departmental KPIs and dashboards;
Support the Executive Director to prepare the draft budget for review by the Board of Directors, including a proforma Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow statements;
Build and enhance reporting tools and financial models on an as-needed basis to support effective decision making across the organization;
Support the development of medium and long-term capitalization strategies and cash flow monitoring;
Support the Executive Director to assist with the preparation of investor-related financial reports and communications, manage investor subscriptions and debentures, update investor database and track share certificates for capital management;
Prepare supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary, including the preparation of the trial balance and lead sheet, lead sales and operations on year end closing and cut offs, organize supporting documentation, and review/ monitor the internal controls over financial reporting
Review and submit annual tax return and investment income filings
Act as a mentor to department managers and the team to develop their talents and leadership skills in all matters of finance, accounting and administration
Other projects of interest
Inventory and activity costing
Sensitivity and production models
Investor relations and capital raises
Currency hedging and foreign exchange management
Other duties and projects as needed
What sets you apart for the rest – other than a love for Chocolate
You are foremost an administrator
You are keen to participate in the development of strategic and annual plans
You are excited by the development of great departmental work plans
You can train and develop the team and help build future finance leaders that are financially literate and are confident in making good strategic decisions about their organization;
You interact with other departments and external organizations in a professional and respectful manner; and
You are a nerd for good governance, processes and collective decision making
Understand our producer partners, trading policies, and the Fair Trade movement

What we can offer
32-40 hrs / week, salaried position
Comprehensive and progressive benefits: health/dental/vision insurance coverage,
Staff pension program
Generous vacation and sick leave policies
Hybrid office/remote work position
A unique challenge and an opportunity to bring your ethics to work and support Canada’s largest organic & fair trade food brand grow to the next level
Cross training with our US co-operative partner and fair trade and co-operative education
Develop an understanding of La Siembra’s southern producer partners and alternative trading model
Understand and participate effectively in La Siembra’s worker co-operative and collective ownership model
Opportunity to travel to origin and visit growing communities and partners
We celebrate an inclusive environment and provide equal opportunity for development and advancement. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please send a letter of interest no later than April 21st 2023 . Please use “finance” in the subject of your email application and submit to: hr@camino.ca .