Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Job Description

Job Description

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting will be assisting with the preparation of the monthly consolidated financial statements, including statements of cash flows, as well as assisting in the preparation of the quarterly, annually, and other SEC filings (8-Ks, 10-Qs, 10-Ks, etc.). This individual will also prepare and analyze ad hoc reports as needed by Senior Management. This individual will ensure SOX compliance and perform technical research as needed. This individual will be assisting with the annual audit process, at times working directly with our external auditors.

This is an IN-OFFICE position, located in Lake Mary, FL.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions

• Assisting with month end close, account reconciliation procedures, and preparation of the monthly consolidated financial statements
• Assisting with the preparation of the quarterly and annual SEC filings (10Q and 10K)
• Assisting with the preparation of 8K’s and other reports as needed
• Assist with the preparation of internal operational reports for the management team and respond to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Village Farms International, Inc. from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Other duties related to accounting and finance as deemed necessary
• Ad Hoc projects as required
• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, established by Village Farms International, Inc. is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Safety Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The Company will provide the required PPE. Employees will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly to your Supervisor.

• This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

What You Bring

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in public accounting or a financial reporting role.
• Strong demonstrated ability to use MS Office products and accounting software proficiently

Licenses or Certificates

• Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required

Specific job knowledge, skills, and ability

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must have good command of the English language, oral and written
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision-making
• Thorough knowledge of the full accounting cycle and processes
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and multi-task with competing demands and frequent change
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure high quality work product
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines
• Dependable and consistently at work and on time, ability to follow instructions and direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance

NOTICE:

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Village Farms International, Inc. rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of our facilities. Employees who violate Company rules and regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business need.

Life at Village Farms

We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it.

It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.

Our values guide every decision we make:

Versatility | Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship

What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.

We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.