Chief Financial Officer

Here at Thomas Fresh we are Western Canada’s premium fresh packer, supplying only high-quality Asian, organic and conventional produce from established farms. You can rely on Thomas Fresh for the best nature has to offer.  We're a company that connects with people on a level that runs deeper than signed contracts and filed purchase orders.

Come Grow with Us:  We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer located in our Calgary office.

As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the Chief Executive Officer and assume a key role in the overall management of the Company. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all accounting and financial related activities.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an adequate system of internal controls over accounting financial reporting
• Issue timely and complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Prepare and analyze month end reports and provide recommendations to management
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Develop and maintain  a system of management cost reports
• Supervise accounting department staff and be responsible for their development through mentoring and coaching initiatives while providing executive management advice on the financial implications of business activities
• Coordinate year-end review and tax compliance process
• Oversee cash flow management
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions
• Inventory management and control
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Coordinate and oversee risk management and insurance programs

Candidate Qualifications:

• Accounting designation (or near completion of) required (CA, CGA or CMA) with 5 to 7 years of experience in a senior leadership role
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Inventory experience would be a definite asset

If you are a collaborative professional who has strong interpersonal skills and is confident in your ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels, please apply as outlined below.

Application information:

Please apply by September 15, 2017 to:

hr@virtusgroup.ca