Why this role exists
PakFactory is a custom packaging platform. We connect brands across North America with a global manufacturing network, and we’ve built our reputation on the hard stuff — rigid boxes, hinged closures, magnetic snaps, and premium finishes most suppliers won’t touch. We’re now executing a deliberate transition: from a design-led service business into a true platform economy.
That transition runs on numbers. Margin visibility across a global supplier network. Commission structures that power the sales engine. Multi-currency settlement with manufacturing partners. Government funding programs that extend what a lean team can build. Someone needs to own that layer with precision — not as back-office bookkeeping, but as the financial infrastructure of a scaling platform.
That someone is you. This is PakFactory’s first dedicated finance hire, working directly with the Founder & CEO.
What you’ll own
Financial reporting & analysis
- Prepare monthly financial reports and translate them into insights leadership actually uses
- Build margin visibility across product lines, projects, and suppliers — directly supporting the margin-control work at the core of our platform transition
- Spot risks, anomalies, and trends early, and say so plainly
Sales commission administration
- Own the commission cycle end to end: calculated accurately, processed on time, every period
- Maintain and refine commission structures as the sales team and product mix evolve
- Serve as the trusted source of truth between finance and sales
Bookkeeping & month-end close
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and keep the books clean and current
- Run the month-end close rhythm and coordinate with our external accountants on year-end and tax
- Keep AP/AR tight, including supplier invoice reconciliation and payment scheduling with our manufacturing partners in China (multi-currency: CAD, USD, RMB)
Government funding & compliance
- Identify, apply for, and administer Ontario and federal business funding programs
- Own the reporting and compliance obligations attached to funding received
- Track deadlines and documentation so nothing slips
Budgeting, forecasting & planning
- Support annual budgeting and rolling forecasts
- Model cash flow and scenarios as we invest in the platform
- Give the CEO real numbers behind every major planning decision
What you won’t find here
- A finance department. You are the finance function, backed by external accountants and a hands-on CEO. If you need layers of approval above you, this isn’t the seat.
- Legacy systems and rigid procedure. You’ll help build our financial infrastructure, not just operate someone else’s.
- Anonymity. Your work lands on the CEO’s desk and shapes real decisions every week.
Who you are
Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a closely related analytical role
- Strong command of financial statements, bookkeeping fundamentals, and reporting
- Experience calculating sales commissions or running comparable accuracy-critical, multi-stakeholder processes
- Advanced spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets) and comfort with accounting software (e.g., ZohoBooks, QuickBooks)
- Highly detail-oriented, numbers-sensitive, and business-minded — you connect figures to decisions
- Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration
- Fluency in both English and Chinese — required, as you’ll work directly with our manufacturing partners in China
Preferred
- Hands-on experience with Ontario business funding programs (applications, reporting, compliance)
- Background in manufacturing, B2B, e-commerce, or packaging
- Experience with multi-currency transactions and international suppliers
- Working toward, or holding, a CPA designation
Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Experience:
- Full-time Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
