Bite Brands Ltd.
Bite Brands Ltd., operates as a dynamic private equity and management firm based in Toronto, specializing in the hospitality and entertainment sector. Our strategic focus is on cultivating and enhancing businesses within the industry. We initiated the expansion of Dave's Hot Chicken into the Canadian market and have since expanded our portfolio with the creation of Forest Hill Farmhouse.
Position for Senior Accountant
As a Senior Accountant and member of our Finance and Accounting team, you will be responsible for many of the day to day accounting operations as well as participating in the financial close and reporting process.
This is a hands-on role that will include day to day processing as well as working cross functionally with other departments to provide accurate and insightful financial reporting and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of assigned month-end accounting and reporting tasks, including preparation of various journal entries, preparation of continuity schedules, review and post accruals as needed.
- Payroll processing, including reporting, posting journals, reconciliations and accruals.
- Organize data and improve processes to increase business efficiencies.
- Experience with Canadian sales tax preparation, analysis and filings and the ability to assist with sales tax audits as needed.
- Inter-company transactions management and reconciliation.
- Prepare accurate, timely and detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure no material financial statement misstatements.
- Perform monthly account analysis and compare forecast to actual and support compilation of data for forecasting purposes.
- Financial statement (balance sheet and income statement) preparation, analytics and review; monthly, quarterly, annually.
- Manage financial queries both from operations and management
- Coordinating the preparation of budget and financial forecasting and reporting any variances
- Report Analysis which identifies results, trends and forecasts
- Support Controller with special projects
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Currently pursuing or have a CPA designation with experience 3-5 years of full cycle accounting experience including journal entries, period end close and reconciliation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills for interactions via email, telephone, and in-person meetings.
- Advanced MS Excel skills and experience in database management is an asset.
- Proficient in payroll processing platforms like ADP.
- Collaborative, approachable, team player who works well with all levels of the organization.
- High attention to detail, critical thinking, ability to meet timeliness and work well under pressure.
- Ability to gather data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
- Demonstrated experience with ERP systems and business intelligence software; experience with cloud based accounting systems is an asset
- US GAAP and US Payroll an assets
What We Provide:
· Competitive salary range - $75,000 - $85,000 + annual bonus
· Hybrid work environment
· Comprehensive and competitive benefit plan
