Hybrid (Remote/GTA) | Finance Team | Full Time
Overview
SafetyCo is in an exciting growth time, and we are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to assist in overseeing our financial operations, ensuring effective and detailed planning, reporting, and analysis. This role involves budgeting, financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic decision-making to enhance the company’s financial health. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to stakeholders. Reporting to the Co-Founder and the CFO, this role will have plenty of growth potential to really take an active lead in all things Finance and grow!
Key Candidate Attributes:
- You thrive on process, details, numbers, reporting packages, etc.
- Dominates accounting principles and consolidation accounting.
- Leverages technology and always looking at ways to be the most efficient, through system improvements and processes.
- Team player working across multiple companies.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation (or working to obtain)
- 3-5+ years of experience in accounting and financial statement preparation in Canada
- Proficiency in QBO is an asset
- Approval for organization to perform a credit check and obtain conduct certificate prior to hire
- Collaborative work ethic
- High proficiency in English communication (oral and written) skills are essential
As a Finance Manager you will be accountable for:
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop budgets, and forecasts to support business growth, both at the operational and consolidated levels.
- Develop and regularly update financial forecasts
- Analyze financial performance and provide insights to management for strategic decision-making.
- Prepare variance analyses, identifying trends / KPI tracking and opportunities for cost savings.
Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (ASPE).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all entities at a a stand alone and consolidated level.
- Bank Covenant Reporting for funding requirements
- Provide oversight of processing, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivables.
- Responsible for maintenance of capital leases, line of credit, and other related financial activities with banks, and financial institutions
Cash Flow & Risk Management
- Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.
- Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Tax & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and reporting requirements.
- Lead Annual Audit and ensure risks are mitigated throughout the year
- Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and accounting standards.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with department heads to align financial goals with business objectives.
- Present financial insights to senior management and investors.
Knowledge & Skills:
- You have experience with audits and restructuring / acquisitions in business with a publicly traded company, or a private equity owned company, or a mid size private company
- Experience managing a team of 1-3 Accounting Analysts
- M&A experience is an asset, but not a requirement – what’s more important is the ability to maintain several company’s financial statements and be responsible for all aspects of bookkeeping, financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, and cash management
- An understanding of service businesses and billing is a big asset – accruals, accounting for multi-month and multi-year projects, understanding billings and margin per project etc.
- Possess a solid understanding of accounting principles
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience interacting with senior management team, operating companies team members, and commercial banks
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and time management skills to effectively prioritize work to manage projects and meet deadlines
Compensation
- Competitive Salary Range of $80K – $90K
- Performance-based bonuses
- Professional development opportunities
- Work remotely (GTA / Op Co visits 1-2 a month)
