Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Division: Finance

Job location: Remote (Ontario, Quebec, Alberta)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Employment type: Full Time Permanent

A little about us

Hi, we're Aurora Cannabis, and we're so excited to meet you

Aurora Cannabis is a leader in the rapidly evolving global cannabis industry, serving both medical and consumer markets worldwide. Dedicated to helping people improve their lives, Aurora is driven by science and innovation, with a focus on providing premium medical cannabis products produced with the highest standards. We proudly serve both patients and consumers across Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Our global brand portfolio includes Aurora, Being, CanniMed, CraftPlant, Daily Special, Drift, Greybeard, IndiMed, MedReleaf, Pedanios, San Raf, Tasty's, Whistler Cannabis Co, and WMMC. Aurora's brands continue to break through as industry leaders in the medical, wellness and adult recreational markets wherever they are launched.

At Aurora, employees are at the heart of everything we do as we execute with excellence and agility. Whether in our manufacturing facilities, in our state-of-the-art research labs or supporting our global business development, or, within our corporate functions such as HR, operations, government affairs, and more – our diverse A-Team leads with expertise, passion and dedication every day. Together, we are opening the world to cannabis and making a meaningful impact for patients, consumers, our communities and our A-team.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in the finance department, responsible for supporting various accounting tasks and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. This position requires strong attention to detail, solid analytical skills, and a fundamental understanding of accounting principles. Interesting? Here's a little more…

As the Staff Accountant you will be involved in …

• Assist with month-end closings including account analyses, account reconciliations (intercompany intangibles and other receivables) and preparation of key continuity schedules;

• Assist with the preparation of financial reporting packages including variance analysis

• Support the preparation of monthly consolidated results, quarterly & annual external financial statement(s) (including note disclosures) and Management's Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A");

• Prepare journal entries as necessary;

• Assist with quarterly reviews and year-end audits;

• Provide cross functional assistance to other teams to support new and ongoing business initiatives;

• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement on current processes and help implement recommendations;

• Ensure internal controls for responsible areas are performed in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX");

• Perform other ad hoc duties as needed.

Accountabilities:

• Accurate and up-to-date financial records and reconciliations.
• Timely support and completion of assigned accounting tasks.
• Compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and financial discipline across global teams.

You would be the best fit for this role if you have…

• A diploma or degree in accounting, business, or equivalent
• 4+ years experience of relevant accounting experience
• Public company accounting experience is preferred
• Experience in account reconciliations, preferably in settings with multiple entities across different currencies
• Process-oriented
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Attention to detail with an analytical mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound business acumen

Bonus points if you have…

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders

Why you'll love working at Aurora

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance with flexible hours, remote work options, meeting-free-Friday-afternoons and more

• Total Rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, company SWAG, team activities and modern technology.

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with cannabis.

Next steps

Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email.

Think you're the ideal candidate but you don't meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you're the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity. Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus).

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know