About us:

erthos is a next-gen materials company that harnesses the power of bio-based ingredients and AI to create alternatives to traditional plastics. By taking a holistic approach to designing sustainable materials that are both compatible and earth-positive, erthos is committed to reimagining the building blocks of plastics in a powerful way. Since establishing in 2018, we've scaled operations globally, filed multiple patents around our made-to-scale technology, raised Series A financing, and received global recognition across platforms like Forbes, Globe and Mail and New York Weekly.

About the role:

erthos is seeking a Strategic Finance Associate who will be an integral member of our finance team. The Strategic Finance Associate will be the #2 in our finance division as we prepare to scale and report directly to the Head of Finance. You will have a huge impact right away, being an essential part of numerous key activities such as financial planning and strategic forecasting, helping prepare specialized reports for future fundraising activities and analyzing trends/providing key highlights to executives/our board. In this position, you will also ensure that all accounting and finance operations run smoothly.

The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including month-end processes, performing reconciliations, full cycle accounting, and more. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual who is highly organized, takes the initiative, and thrives in an energetic, start-up work environment. This position is a hybrid role, with the expectation of being in our Mississauga HQ approximately 3 times per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, bank/credit reconciliations and general ledger accounting
• Participate in special fundraising initiatives, ERP enhancements/implementations, internal controls, government grant reporting/applications, and ad hoc analyses
• Play a key role in the month-end financial statement close process by preparing account reconciliations, recording journal entries, and working with various business partners to acquire relevant information
• Work with the Head of Finance on quarterly Board financial packages
• Assist with the preparation of year-end audits and financial statements
• Ensure tax compliance with local authorities and work with external accountants for corporate tax preparation
• Prepare month-end financial package analysis and provide key highlights to executives
• Work with the Head of Finance and business partners to improve monitoring and tracking of operating expenses and advise on accounting policies
• Assist with financial planning and budget process, including working cross functionally with different budget owners

About you:

First things first, let’s make sure you check off some of the basics…

• CPA required
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience with Quickbooks an asset
• Extremely strong Excel skills required
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information
• You’re entrepreneurial. This means you are always thinking about ways to innovate, improve and see the big picture of what we are striving to accomplish.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to embrace ambiguity

You will enjoy:

• Competitive pay including stock options
• Benefits package
• Flexible hours, remote-work options
• A culture that values transparency, autonomy, employee wellness and work/life balance

erthos is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be equally considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.