Finance Manager

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Toronto, ON
In-Office
Senior level
Pet
The Role
The Finance Manager will establish internal controls, oversee treasury functions, manage payroll, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They will also collaborate across teams to enhance financial processes and reporting accuracy.
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About Us 

At Open Farm we are transforming the way people feed their pets, with a focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl. Headquartered in Toronto and with team members across the US, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing CPG companies in North America. We believe that the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top-quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries who believe in doing good for all animals and the environment.  

Before you embark on this journey with us, learn more about the opportunity: 

The Finance Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust internal control framework, overseeing treasury, managing payroll, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting and reporting functions. This role is critical in establishing scalable financial controls & processes to support the rapid growth of the company. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager will work collaboratively with key partners across finance, cross-functional teams, and key external partners.

In this role, you will: 

  • Internal Controls & Financial Process Improvement
    • Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework to ensure financial integrity and compliance with IFRS, regulatory standards, and company policies.
    • Lead projects to continuously improve financial controls & processes to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining financial statement accuracy
    • Conduct regular assessments of control effectiveness and recommend improvements to processes and systems.
  • Treasury Management
    • Oversee daily cash management across multiple currencies, including payment approvals, forecasting, liquidity monitoring, and optimizing working capital.
    • Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and investment of excess funds.
    • Oversee quarterly covenant reporting.
    • Ensure proper controls over cash disbursements and treasury operations.
  • Payroll
    • Manage external payroll consultant to ensure timely and accurate completion of bi-weekly payroll.
    • Ownership of benefit administration across Canadian and US employees.
    • Manage employee expense reimbursement through Expensify

We’re genuinely excited about you because you have:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting with a mixture of audit & industry accounting experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience establishing and improving internal controls and processes
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and CPG companies is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/ASPE), auditing standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent soft skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external auditors, and senior leadership.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and documentation.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and recommend solutions.

What we offer you - it's the perfect package:   

  • An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a mission-driven, dynamic, and fast-growing company, alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community 
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and RRSP plans with company match
  • Great office culture (with lots of adorable pets!) where your pet interrupting video calls or in-person meeting is the norm
  • Discounted food, apparel and insurance for your furry family members
  • In addition to your PTO, we offer company-wide wellness days and personal days to support your wellbeing
  • Volunteer days to give back to our community 

Hybrid Work 

At Open Farm, we believe in the power of collaboration, meaningful connections, and enjoying our work together—furry friends included! That’s why we’ve adopted a structured hybrid approach that allows you the benefit of a reduced commute while still building strong workplace relationships. Currently, all employees are expected to be in the office two days per week at minimum, with Tuesday and Thursday as our anchor days. In addition to this, each month our Leadership team dedicates three consecutive days onsite to continue to foster alignment and connection across the team. During this time we expect everyone to join us in person to do the same. Please note: our hybrid approach may evolve over time as we adapt to the needs of our team and business.  

Our Values 

We Raise the Bar | We Open the Barn Doors | We Graze Lightly | We Are Customer Obsessed | We Are One Team  | Win-Win Partnerships

To learn more about Open Farm, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. 


Open Farm values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Open Farm's recruitment process should contact [email protected]. As required by legislation, Open Farm will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Open Farm's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.   


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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
119 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Based in Toronto, Open Farm is one of the fastest growing pet food companies in North America. We focus on producing premium, healthy food and treats for pets, all ethically sourced from farm-to-bowl.

We believe the best foods are made with consciously sourced, top quality ingredients from farmers and fisheries doing things the right way. That’s why we are proud to call ourselves the first pet food partner of Certified Humane, and have also built strong partnerships with other leading animal welfare and sustainability certifications including Global Animal Partnership, Ocean Wise and Seafood Watch.

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