Director of Finance & Accounting
Who Are Kicking Horse?
- They have been making Kick-ass coffee for over 25 years.
- They are Canada’s #1 selling whole bean coffee.
- All their coffee is Fairtrade and organic, roasted right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, smack dab in the middle of nowhere.
- They’ve been named one of the Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work since 2015.
Who are you?
- You are the steady, strategic force behind a high-performing controllership function: equal parts technical expert, business partner, and leader of people.
- You’re the kind of person who doesn’t just close the books; you elevate the entire process behind them.
- You thrive in complexity.
- You can interpret accounting standards, navigate ambiguity, and translate it all into clear, practical outcomes.
- You sweat the details when it matters but never lose sight of the bigger picture: how finance helps the business grow, adapt, and make smarter decisions.
- You’re a builder at heart - of teams, processes, and systems. You create structure where needed, simplify where possible, and push for continuous improvement without losing momentum. You bring confidence without ego, and you know that great leadership means developing others, not just delivering results.
What will you do?
- You’ll lead the Controllership function end-to-end; owning financial reporting, accounting policy, internal controls, and close performance with precision and accountability.
- You’ll ensure the financial results are accurate, timely, and decision-ready, while partnering closely with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to deliver insights that matter.
- You’ll operate within a hybrid delivery model of both internal team and external partner execution while maintaining full accountability for AR and AP outcomes. while ensuring strong oversight, controls, and performance. From audits and tax coordination to treasury support and FX management, you’ll keep the financial engine running smoothly while continuously improving how the work gets done.
- You’ll also play a key role in shaping the future of Finance: leading finance transformation initiatives, optimizing processes, strengthening systems, and building a team that can scale with the business.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Close Management
• Own the month-end close process, ensuring it runs smoothly, efficiently, and without surprises.
• Review and approve key accounting entries, reconciliations, and estimates with precision and confidence.
• Deliver accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with external tax support to ensure all tax balances are properly captured and reflected.
Accounting Policy & Technical Expertise
• Bring deep expertise in ASPE and IFRS, translating technical guidance into practical, business-friendly outcomes.
• Partner with the CFO on complex accounting judgments that require an executive lens.
• Own and evolve accounting policies to stay aligned with group requirements and best practices.
• Assess the accounting impact of new initiatives, ensuring clarity before complexity creeps in.
• Act as the go-to for auditors and group finance on technical accounting matters.
Internal Controls & Governance
• Build and maintain a strong, scalable control environment that protects the integrity of the financials.
• Ensure key controls are documented, executed, and continuously improved.
• Oversee the full control framework, including processes supported by external partners.
Financial Transformation & Process Improvement
• Lead the design and evolution of Controllership processes that actually work (goodbye clunky workarounds).
• Develop clear, usable documentation: from SOPs to close playbooks and control narratives.
• Champion automation, efficiency, and data quality improvements across Finance.
• Play a leading role in ERP and broader finance transformation initiatives.
Qualifications:
• Progressive accounting experience of 10 – 12+ years.
• CPA (or equivalent certification) required.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
• Experience in a group or subsidiary reporting environment preferred.
• Experience in other finance functions & finance transformation experience an asset.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP, OneStream, or similar tools considered an asset.
Other information:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• This is a remote role. Travel to Invermere, BC would be required a minimum of twice per year. Some additional travel may be required for the role.
• This is a full-time, permanent position in the Finance department, working regular business hours with core collaboration hours of 9am – 3pm Mountain Time.
Compensation:
The range offered for this position is: $170,000 – $190,000 annually.
Compensation offered within this range is based on factors unique to each candidate, including skills, qualifications, experience and credentials.
If this position suits your skills and experience, we want to talk to you!
Please apply by submitting your resume and a covering letter outlining why you are a suitable candidate for this exciting role.