Financial Controller

At Rubicon Organics, our vision is to be the most trusted house of premium cannabis brands – creating elevated experiences for people everywhere. Our mission is to build brands people believe in by delivering elevated experiences in all we do. Through uncompromising quality, purposeful innovation, and trusted partnerships, we create products and relationships that enrich lives and help shape the future of cannabis.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead and scale our accounting function during a pivotal stage of growth. This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data reporting, the strength of internal controls, and the development of a high‑performing accounting team.

As a key member of the finance leadership group, the Financial Controller brings an enterprise‑wide perspective and partners closely with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to provide clear financial insight, mitigate risk, and support sound, data‑driven decision‑making. This role balances technical depth with strategic thinking and is well‑suited to a finance leader who enjoys working hands‑on in a dynamic, evolving environment, delivering immediate results while laying the groundwork for strong, sustainable processes as the organization scales.

The role will report to the Director of Corporate Finance and will be based out of either our Downtown Vancouver or Delta office, with approximately 5 direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Controls

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team (approx. 5 direct reports), fostering accountability, growth, and high performance
• Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure accounting practices align with applicable accounting standards and internal control frameworks
• Act as primary accounting contact for external auditors; oversee audit readiness and support Financial Reporting team on the execution of the audit

Revenue, AR, AP & Cash Management

• Oversee the revenue‑to‑cash cycle, including customer setup, invoicing, collections, and variance investigation
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including payment approvals and employee expenses
• Support cash flow management, working capital monitoring, and related reporting

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the accounting close process and partner with the Financial Reporting team on quarterly and annual reporting and audit execution
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and key accounting estimates
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet, income statement, and supporting schedules
• Partner with Financial Reporting and FP&A teams on internal and external financial reporting requirements

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure accurate and efficient financial processes
• Provide accounting guidance on complex, judgment‑based, or non‑routine transactions
• Translate operational activities into clear and actionable financial insight

Compliance, Payroll & Filings

• Oversee preparation and review of statutory filings, including GST, B300/B301, EHT, WCB, and related compliance requirements
• Serve as key contact with the CRA for tax, payroll, and excise matters
• Review and oversee payroll for a workforce of 300+ salaried and hourly employees
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory, and internal reporting obligations

Systems, Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability as the company grows
• Support ERP enhancements or additional system implementations, as applicable
• Lead or contribute to ad‑hoc financial analyses, projects, and initiatives as required

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full‑cycle accounting
• Prior experience in a Controller, Senior Manager, or comparable finance leadership role
• CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred
• Deep experience owning and improving the month‑end close, including strengthening controls, reducing cycle time, and improving reporting quality
• Strong technical accounting expertise and sound professional judgment
• Demonstrated people leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop teams
• Experience operating in fast‑paced, high‑growth, or evolving environments
• ERP (Dynamics 365) experience and/or system implementation exposure considered a strong asset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across the business

Why Rubicon

• Performance‑based bonus program of up to 20%
• Hybrid work environment with 2‑3 work‑from‑home days per week
• Up to $70/month phone stipend
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits after 3 months of employment
• Opportunities for growth and increased responsibility within a rapidly evolving business
• Downtown Vancouver or Delta office location
• Dog‑friendly offices