Company Description Freebird Market Inc. is a chef-driven food destination in South Etobicoke offering in-house prepared meals, groceries, take-out, and grab-and-go options. In addition, we have another location downtown in the Bay Adelaide Centre, a wholesale operation and separate thriving catering company.
Role Description The Finance & Operations Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Etobicoke, ON. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, including recording transactions, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and assisting with budgeting and cash flow monitoring. The specialist supports operational processes such as inventory tracking, vendor payments, and point-of-sale reconciliations to ensure accurate and efficient store operations. Daily tasks include maintaining accounting records, coordinating with management on cost controls, communicating with suppliers and service providers, and generating reports to support decision-making. The role also contributes to process improvement initiatives, helps implement financial best practices, and ensures compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Strong Finance and Accounting skills, including experience with bookkeeping, budgeting, and cost tracking.
- analytics - are you curious? ask difficult questions, look for answers. If not, please do not apply.
- Prepare, review, and interpret Financial Statements and related reports.
- Proven Analytical Skills for problem-solving, data analysis, and operational decision support.
- Clear and professional Communication skills for interacting with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets (Quickbooks).
- Experience in small business, manufacturing, and food service operations is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
