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Aarts Group of Companies | Fraser Valley, BC

About Us

The Aarts Group of Companies is a family-owned group of agricultural businesses operating in the Fraser Valley and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the financial, accounting, administrative and human resource functions across our group of companies.

Reporting directly to the ownership team, this hands-on leadership role requires strong financial expertise, sound business judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing financial insight and business support to ownership.

We are looking for someone who can interpret financial data, develop meaningful management reporting, identify trends and opportunities, and translate financial information into practical business recommendations. This role requires someone who understands how businesses operate and can use financial information to help drive better business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership, Analysis & Reporting

• Take ownership of financial reporting and analysis across multiple companies.
• Develop and maintain meaningful management reports, dashboards and financial performance indicators to support business decision-making.
• Analyze financial statements, identify trends, investigate variances and explain what the numbers mean for the business.
• Provide financial insight, recommendations and analysis to ownership, helping identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Lead budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow, working capital and cost accounting.
• Analyze profitability, margins, operating costs and cost structures across the group's businesses.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to evaluate business decisions, investments and growth opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances and recommend improvements.

Accounting & Financial Controls

• Oversee full-cycle accounting across multiple companies, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations and payroll.
• Maintain multiple company accounting files using Sage 50.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial records.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, accounting procedures and reporting processes.
• Coordinate year-end reporting with external accountants.
• Ensure timely completion of GST, payroll remittances, corporate tax and other CRA reporting requirements.

Banking & Corporate Finance

• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, debt and compliance with lending covenants.
• Lead the preparation of financial information, forecasts and supporting documentation for financial institutions.
• Evaluate financing requirements and support discussions regarding loans, capital investments and business growth.
• Oversee corporate records, contracts, insurance and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain financial policies, internal controls and administrative procedures.
• Coordinate with external accountants, lawyers, bankers and other professional advisors.

Operations & Business Improvement

• Work directly with ownership and business managers to understand operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate business processes, systems and administrative practices to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs and strengthen operational performance.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets, performance measures and reporting tools.
• Support business planning, strategic initiatives, capital projects and special projects.
• Bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to business challenges and operational decision-making.

Human Resources & Payroll

• Oversee payroll administration and processing.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding and employee documentation.
• Oversee administration of the employee benefits plan.
• Support employee relations, performance reviews and HR policies.
• Ensure HR practices and employment documentation comply with applicable legislation.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

• Coordinate the Temporary Foreign Worker Program across the group's businesses, working with external agents and service providers.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding and employment arrangements.
• Coordinate LMIA applications, employee documentation and program compliance.
• Monitor permits, employment dates, reporting requirements and regulatory changes.
• Identify opportunities to manage more of the program's administration in-house.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced working knowledge and hands-on proficiency in Sage 50 Accounting is mandatory.
• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in agricultural finance and business management.
• Significant experience in financial management, financial analysis, management reporting and business operations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, develop reporting tools and translate financial results into meaningful business insights.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial management.
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple companies.
• Experience with financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Strong understanding of profitability, cost structures, financial performance and business operations.
• Knowledge of agricultural accounting, farm financial management and cost accounting.
• Experience with payroll and human resource administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build financial reports, models and analytical tools.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to make practical, informed recommendations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Additional Assets

• Experience in agriculture, farming or a family-owned business environment.
• Understanding of agricultural supply management systems, including production quotas, marketing boards and industry regulations.
• Experience independently managing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including LMIA applications and compliance, is a strong asset. Previous TFW experience is not required; willingness to learn and take responsibility for these processes is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of $80,000–$100,000, based on experience and agreed-upon working hours.
• Flexible 30–40-hour workweek, with full-time or part-time arrangements for the right candidate.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Direct involvement with the family ownership team.
• An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the financial and operational success of a diverse group of agricultural businesses.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance professional who sees the bigger picture. Someone who doesn't simply prepare financial statements but understands them, questions them and uses them to help run a better business.

They are analytical, curious and proactive. They can move comfortably between detailed financial information and broader business discussions, identify issues before they become problems, and bring forward recommendations rather than simply reporting what has happened.

They are confident working with ownership, comfortable challenging assumptions when appropriate, and capable of turning financial information into practical decisions and measurable improvements.

This is not simply an accounting or bookkeeping position. We are looking for someone who can help us understand our businesses, improve financial performance and make better business decisions.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have advanced, hands-on experience using Sage 50 Accounting?
• Do you have experience independently managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for multiple companies?
• Do you have experience in agricultural or farm financial management, or managing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (including LMIA applications and compliance)?

Work Location: In person