Controller
2 months ago
**About Us**
Founder Brands is on a mission to transform Canadian retail by bringing some of the most-loved U.S. brands to Canada through franchising. Our first locations are opening this coming December, and **over the next decade, we’re aiming to grow 10 international brands to a total of 1,000 locations across Canada.**
Founder Brands is led by the same experienced team that founded and scaled Freshii to its IPO, most notably Matthew and Adam Corrin.
**Your Role as Controller**
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for numbers and process improvement? We’re looking for a **Controller** to lead our financial operations and ensure smooth, compliant accounting practices.
This role will oversee everything from day-to-day financial transactions and payroll management to budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You'll work closely with management, franchisees, and external partners, playing a critical role in shaping the financial success of both corporate and store-level operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Accounting & Financial Management**
- Establish and refine accounting processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
- Manage day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, revenue recognition, and bank reconciliations.
- Cash Flow and Treasury Management, Cash Management operations, account set up
- Assist with financial audits and tax preparations.
- Maintain and oversee accurate general ledger entries, ensuring financial records align with company standards.
- Invoice franchisees and remit relevant payments as required
- Implement and manage bookkeeping software (e.g., QuickBooks Online) to optimize financial workflow.
- Complete Corporate and store level payroll
- Liaison with external partners including Accounting Firm and payroll providers
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and financial systems.
**Reporting**
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports. Including Corporate, entity and store level reports
- Preparation of quarterly and annual reports for stakeholders, including board, investors and regulators
- Monitor and maintain records for both corporate and franchise operations, ensuring compliance with franchise agreements and financial regulations.
**Budgeting & Forecasting**
- Develop proformas and working models for management decision making
- Work with management to create corporate, entity and store level budgets that align with business goals and objectives.
- Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance with budgeted figures and identify reasons for discrepancies.
- Prepare and update financial forecasts based on current performance and future expectations.
**Misc**
- Complete and account for Partner and Management expense reports
- Lead store level Insurance and business licenses
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Have you worked as a controller before? (yes/no)
- Are you excited to build an accounting function from the ground up? (yes/no)
Work Location: In person
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