Corporate Controller

🌱 Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

🌟 We’re Hiring!

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Corporate Controller in our Accounting Department at our Leamington office.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with credit applications
• Monitoring all bank accounts on a daily basis in order to be able to report cash position to the VP of Finance
• Review monthly bank reconciliations. The month end reconciliation relies heavily on Payroll, Accounts Payable and the Purchasing department
• Maintain strong oversight and understanding of financial transactions and account activity
• On a monthly basis, provide the banks with consolidated financials of the previous month
• Communicate with the banks and provide any clarification as necessary and answer any questions regarding transactions
• All postings should be reviewed and verified that they are posted in the correct accounts
• Lead the month-end close process for Nature Fresh which includes preparing month-end reconciliations and ensuring all revenue/expenses that are posted in the correct month
• Responsible for anything financial and confidential with the government- ex. ROE’s, BDO etc.
• Manage all foreign exchange transactions. Ensure that they are all at Canadian dollars
• Cooperating with all audits, expected or not. They may include but are not limited to Payroll, WSIB, HST or Compliance
• Review payroll entries posted by the financial analyst
• Prepare and submit year end reports for government
• Ownership of the accounting software and will work with stakeholders to resolve the issues immediately
• Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across finance operations
• Serve stakeholders across multiple departments including Sales, Procurement, People & Culture etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure financial processes and reporting support business operations
• Processing wire payments, bill payments, transfers and other cash transactions through online banking
• Verifying all withdrawals from the accounts such as interest, payments etc.
• Retention of records
• Make sure that all staff are on board with new programs and utilizing them correctly
• Recruit for any openings of front-end staff, advocate new positions if necessary
• Actively participates in hands-on employee training and follow-up to ensure work is completed efficiently and accurately; ongoing training and development may be required.
• Provide strong leadership to the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build capability, succession, and high performance
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and lead performance management processes
• Drive employee engagement and ensure effective communication within the team and across departments
• Demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism when managing complex or sensitive situations
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• Complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• This job description highlights the main components but it not inclusive of other activities that may be required

What You Bring:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of all functions of the typical accounting department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
• Proven people leadership experience with the ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Multi-tasking and organization are essential
• Reading, writing, oral communication and effective listening are essential job tools
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship capabilities with the ability to influence and develop others
• Very strong attention to detail
• Commitment to continuous learning through courses and personal research methods
• Makes well-informed, effective and timely decisions
• Flexibility to change with new information and to adapt to changing conditions and obstacles
• Problem solving skills
• Credible, reliable and have a great ethical character

What To Expect:

• Office based role , typically 40-50 hours per week
• Monday-Friday however Saturday’s are optional or as needed.
• High level of responsibility and confidentiality in regards to both company and employee matters
• Working with various types of people in a team setting but also working independently
• Maintain a positive and open line of communication

💎 Who We're Looking For

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms,our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

🌱 Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day

💚 Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities

👥 One Team – We’re stronger as one

🎯 Win By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible

🤝 Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

If you’re someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

🌿 Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

📩 Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume to take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.