Finance Manager

Company Description

Equals Brewing Company was founded in 2018 and has quickly grown to be a well-respected partner in producing great beers, ciders, and ready-to-drink products for many of Ontario’s and Canada’s favorite breweries and brands. Equals launched Bangarang Hard Seltzer in 2020, which has grown to be one of the fastest-growing RTD brands in Ontario. In 2021, Equals launched Shake Lager, which won a gold medal in its first appearance in the Canadian Brewing Awards. In 2022, Equals purchased the Side Launch Brewery in Collingwood, adding more award winning brands to the portfolio.

We know the key to our success with Equals and our Side Launch and Bangarang brands is because of our people and teams! We are looking for a passionate, driven, keen individual to join our team and become a part of a vibrant and fun culture. As a small but growing business, we are looking for individuals who are ready to take initiative and deliver results for the team.

Role Summary

The Finance Manager will be responsible for providing direct support to the Vice President of Finance, focusing on month-end processes, and reconciliations, and assisting the team with modeling, reporting, budgeting, and other financial systems in place. The successful candidate for this role will be a resourceful problem solver, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and a good understanding of accounting and financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team through month-end and year-end processes and work with other department managers to ensure information is collected in a timely manner to meet company deadlines
• Prepare monthly and fiscal financials in accordance with GAAP
• Compile and submit government required beer and liquor filing, along with the associated payments
• Work with external partners to leverage system capabilities, in an effort to reduce manual work
• Assist the Vice President of Finance and Finance team with modeling, budgeting, and system activation and management throughout the finance department
• Complete a range of deliverables on a regular basis including sales reports, inventory analysis, month-end commentary reporting, and other financial analysis to support contract negotiations and product investment/profitability decisions
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of financial forecasts and reviews reports to support planning and forecasting activities
• Reviews financial processes and current activities to bring suggestions and improvements forward for review
• Participates in the execution of the procedures, policies, and systems changes to ensure compliance and scaling of the business
• Assist with preparation of documents for external financial audits
• Support other departments with financial processes and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and efficient sharing of information that supports the achievement of departmental objectives
• Work with teams and other managers to develop and maintain an analysis report to distribute to key users
• Actively participate in the development and tracking of departmental and individual objectives
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role in a manufacturing or brewery environment
• Strong quantitative skills and strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Expert knowledge of finance and account procedures and regulations
• CPA designation is considered an asset
• Experience with financial modeling and project management
• Understands the need for confidentiality and thoroughness
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Ability to achieve goals and meet tight deadlines
• Strong technical aptitude using Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• Ability to lead a team with authentic care, resolve, and understanding. Utilizing team strengths to minimize weaknesses and optimize the team with their unique skills, abilities, and experiences

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.

The strength of Equals Brewing comes from our diverse team members. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage everyone with relevant qualifications to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require accommodation, please let us know in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Finance/Accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person