Role: Director of Finance & Corporate Controller

Location: Fully onsite – Mississauga, Ontario
Travel: 10–15% within Canada and the U.S.
Compensation Range: $165,000

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America’s top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro® is to promote individual employees’ sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Finance and Corporate Controller is a highly visible leadership role and a key contributor to the day-to-day operations of the accounting team. This position is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting under IFRS, budgeting, internal controls, financial planning and analysis, and preparing reporting packages for senior leadership, the board, audit committee, and pension governance committee.

The role oversees financial accounting operations, supports external audits, and manages tax compliance, treasury, pension governance, and finance systems improvements.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary: $165,000

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Teledoc, Virtual Health, FSA, HCSA & additional benefits)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Spending Account

• Employee Support & Mental Wellness Programs

• Short-Term Disability

• 401(k) Match / RRSP equivalent (if applicable)

• Paid Vacation

• Floating Days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

• Awards & Recognition

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Perks & Discounts

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead short- and long-term planning and the overall management of the accounting team

• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the CFO and CEO

• Lead or support tax-driven organizational and legal entity restructuring initiatives

• Develop and implement transfer pricing models for cross-border intercompany sales (Canada/US, US/Mexico)

• Lead or support the integration of acquisitions

• Lead or participate in ERP implementation projects and future system upgrades

• Analyze financial results and prepare reports for executive leadership and the board

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including reviewing reconciliations and P&L analysis

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards

• Manage the year-end audit process—review reconciliations, audit schedules, and final adjustments

• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure all audit requirements are met

• Provide coaching to accounting staff and oversee AP, payment, and payroll processes

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement approved changes

• Establish departmental goals that align with company objectives and monitor team performance

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate accounting, payroll, and AP team members

• Ensure departmental milestones and goals are achieved and align with approved budgets

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain strong internal partnerships

Qualifications:

• Ability to partner effectively with senior management and provide strategic financial insight

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and time-management skills

• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

• Strong customer focus and the ability to balance business and stakeholder needs

• Highly data-driven with strong fact-based decision-making skills

• Ability to set measurable goals, anticipate challenges, and adjust plans as needed

• Strong change management skills; able to champion and communicate organizational changes

• High execution capability—monitors progress and coordinates with other departments effectively

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development abilities

• Ability to set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations

• Ability to motivate and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment

• Strong business process orientation with a focus on cross-functional alignment

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, Internet, and email

Education and Experience:

• CPA designation required, with public accounting experience strongly preferred

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

• Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements for Canadian and U.S. entities

• Prior leadership experience managing teams

• Experience with treasury and pension governance functions preferred