Chief Financial Officer

Location: Summerland, BC/Remote Hybrid

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Description

Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) that will be responsible for managing the company's financial health and strategic direction. Their responsibilities will include overseeing financial operations, developing financial strategies, managing risk, and ensuring financial compliance. The CFO will play a critical role in guiding financial decisions, analyzing performance, and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Position Requirements

A university degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related discipline; a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is an asset
Accreditation from provincial or territorial accounting body as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
10 or more years of experience in leadership positions within a company’s financial department
Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale
Excellent communication, problem solving and analytical skills
Strong work ethic, leadership and managerial skills
In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications; Business Central, MS Word, and Excel as well as Power BI
In-depth experience working with or the implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Ability to present financial analysis and projections to company stakeholders
Proven experience reading complex financial reports and communicating them to stakeholders in easy-to-understand terms
Strong understanding of US GAAP and Canadian GAAP
Experience with public company reporting obligations is an asset

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

Management of all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.

Strategic Planning:

Development and implementation of financial strategies, including long-term financial planning, risk management, and investment strategies.

Financial Reporting:

Oversight of the preparation and communication of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders, our CEO, Board of Directors and/ or investors.

Risk Management:

Identification and management of financial risks, developing strategies to mitigate potential losses and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Compliance:

Ensuring the company adheres to all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Investor Relations:

Management of relationships with investors and financial institutions, maintaining transparency and building trust.

Strategic Guidance:

Providing financial expertise and guidance to the executive team and contributing to strategic decision-making and business planning.

Cost Management:

Driving cost management initiatives, identifying areas for operational efficiency, and implementing measures to enhance profitability.

Performance Analysis:

Analyzing the company's financial performance, identifying areas of strength and weakness, and proposing corrective actions.

Team Leadership:

Leading and managing the finance team while providing guidance and mentorship to develop their skills and expertise.

Mission Statement

Harnessing excellence in talent, our passion, culture, technology, and innovation, OSF delivers premium quality tree fruit products in the constant pursuit of a healthier, more sustainable world.

Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF) is a vertically integrated company specializing in the development, growing, processing and marketing of novel tree fruit varieties developed through bioengineering, gene editing, and other molecular tools. Based in Summerland, British Columbia, Canada, OSF was founded in 1996 and acquired by an affiliate of Third Security, LLC in 2020. OSF’s flagship product is its nonbrowning Arctic® apples. Arctic apples provide a sustainable solution to less food waste and improved apple consumption. For consumer information, visit www.arcticapples.com; for company information and partnership opportunities, visit www.okspecialtyfruits.com

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