Accounting Manager, Operations

Ensure Business Day 3 completion and submission of Accounts Payable reporting packages, including variance analysis and supporting schedules for Canada and foreign subsidiaries.

Support the Controller with monthly close, quarterly reviews, and year-end audit requirements related to Accounts Payable and other related areas such as prepaids.

Streamline and continuously improve Accounts Payable processes to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce financial reporting turnaround times.

Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Accounts Payable and related operational accounting processes.

Ensure adequate internal controls are maintained and operating effectively.

Support compliance initiatives, including audit readiness and SOX requirements where applicable.

Monitor operational performance metrics and identify process improvement opportunities.

Ensure proper communication and coordination between Finance and internal business partners.

Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and development support to team members, including setting goals and monitoring performance outcomes.

Support special projects, system enhancements, process automation initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and other duties as assigned.

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

CPA designation completed or in progress is considered an asset.

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.

Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, financial controls, accrual accounting, and month-end close activities.

Experience in retail, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or public company environments is considered an asset.

Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage X3.

Previous system implementation, process improvement, or automation experience is considered an asset.

Self-directed, detail-oriented, and highly organized.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills preferred.

Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.

Why Join High Tide? At High Tide Inc. , growth creates opportunity. This role provides the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of a critical accounting function while helping shape how our processes, systems, and controls evolve as the organization grows.

High Tide Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world’s most powerful plant and is the second-largest cannabis retailer globally by store count ⁷ . High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including:

Bricks & Mortar Retail: Canna Cabana™ is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 200+ current locations spanning British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and growing. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world.

Retail Innovation: Fastendr™ is a unique and fully automated technology that employs retail kiosks to facilitate a better buying experience through browsing, ordering and pickup.

Consumption Accessories: High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory e-commerce platforms across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.

E-commerce Platforms : High Tide operates a suite of leading accessory sites across the world, including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com.

CBD: High Tide continues to cultivate the possibilities of consumer CBD through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, blessedcbd.de and blessedcbd.co.uk.

Wholesale Distribution: High Tide keeps that cannabis category stocked with wholesale solutions via Valiant™.

Licensing: High Tide continues to push cannabis culture forward through fresh partnerships and license agreements under the Famous Brandz™ name.

High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for the consecutive 5 years in a row by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine, and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in both 2022 and 2024 TSX Venture 50. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies for 2024.

To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit www.hightideinc.com . For investment performance, don’t miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.