Senior Accountant

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to lead our finance and accounting operations across our growing retail and wholesale business. We’re on a mission to grow to $100M revenue and need an experienced finance professional to help us get there.

In this role, you will lead the Finance team function and oversee the end-to-end of our financial records. Beyond the books, you will serve as a partner to our senior leadership, providing cash-flow forecasts, financial analysis, and strategic guidance to support business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Governance & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) with channel-specific reporting for retail and wholesale operations.
• Deliver insightful variance analyses (Budget vs. Actual, Prior Year trends) highlighting margins, operational expenses, and profitability drivers.
• Oversee and refine balance sheet reconciliations across retail POS clearing accounts, wholesale AR/AP, merchant gateways, and inventory ledgers.

Taxation, Compliance & Audit Oversight

• Supervise, prepare, and file monthly GST/HST returns in full compliance with Canadian tax legislation.
• Act as the direct company liaison for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) inquiries, audits, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate and manage the annual year-end review/audit process with external accounting firms.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Strategy

• Support the annual budgeting process and develop forecasts in collaboration with department managers.
• Track and optimize working capital, managing cash flow projections, credit terms, and inventory turns.
• Establish operational KPIs to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership, delivering clear scenario models and financial presentations to support commercial decisions.

Leadership & Support

• Mentor and train accounting and bookkeeping staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and execute continuous improvement projects connected to accounting software, ERP, and POS integrations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings with store and operations managers to turn financial insights into operational wins.

What You Bring

• Credentials: CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant) in progress or completed is preferred.
• Experience: 4-5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with prior experience as an Accounting Manager, or Senior Finance Manager.
• Sector Expertise: Proven background in multi-location retail, wholesale distribution, or inventory-driven businesses.
• Technical Proficiency:
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax regulations, GST/HST filing requirements, and CRA compliance.
• Strong technical accounting acumen with direct experience managing external audits or review engagements.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and analytical tools (advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Experience implementing artificial intelligence into the accounting workflow

• Leadership & Mobility:
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial managers.
• Willingness to travel to HQ (Mississauga) a minimum of once per week or as necessary to support business needs

About Us

Big League Food Company is a Toronto-based food platform scaling emerging food brands in Ontario. Our current portfolio includes Dark Horse Espresso Bar, Dear Grain, Village Juicery, and Detour Coffee.

Our wholesale network extends these brands beyond our corporate stores, supplying regional partners with high-quality, locally manufactured food and beverage.

Our mission is to build regional champions by preserving the quality, values, and independence that defines them.