Assistant Controller - Surrey, Canada - Central City Brewing Company Ltd

Central City Brewing Company Ltd

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Central City Brewers and Distillers is a craft brewery in the business of developing and selling international award-winning premium craft beer and high-quality distilled spirits brewed without compromise. Based in Surrey, British Columbia, CCBD was voted Canada Best Brewery of the Year in 2010 and 2012. Its Red Racer brand has become a cult icon among craft beer enthusiasts throughout North America. Founded in 2003 as a brewpub and liquor store in downtown Surrey, CCBD celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013 with the grand opening of a brand new, 68,000 sq. ft. brewery and distillery on Bridgeview Drive. In 2019 we opened a 40,000 sq. ft. storage facility with approximately 2000 barrels of whiskey ageing in this facility. We are proud of being a local-Canadian Brewery that is currently expanding.

JOB SUMMARY

The
Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and is responsible for helping in managing a team of finance professionals in the accounting operations of the company to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Assists Controller to manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Partnering with the brewery operations to drive efficiency and identify cost saving opportunities
Assists in preparing and publish timely monthly financial statements
Assists FP&A in preparing budgets and forecasts
Oversees the preparation of regulatory reporting
Prepares monthend and yearend close working papers and improve process
Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Assists in the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Manage and comply with provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings (i.e. GST, PST, WorkSafe BC, Excise Tax returns, etc.)
Develop and issue Operational Dashboards and KPI's and assist operations in identifying areas of improvement.
Additional duties assigned by Controller as necessary

Requirements:

5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Operational and Manufacturing background is required
CPA or final stages of the CPA program is a must
Cost accounting experience required
A strong business and financial background, and the ability to make sound decisions in the field
Proven record in the areas of driving efficiency, cost saving initiatives, and system improvements
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with general ledger functions, complicated reconciliations, and the monthend/year end close process
Experience with bank reporting and debt covenant calculations
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills; Experience with SAP an asset or other ERP Systems (Syspro; Dynamics)
Excellent business communication skills; Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand
Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills
Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel. Programming and/or VBA skill an asset

WHAT YOU RECEIVE