Finance Controller

West Coast Gifts Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cannabis accessories is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting. This role involves managing the finance team and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while fostering a collaborative company culture. Candidates should have relevant education and extensive experience in finance management.

Benefits

Benefits package including medical and dental

Paid Vacation (3 Weeks)

Dog-friendly office

Collaborative team culture

Team member discount (20%)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance management, focusing on budgeting and reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with SAP FICO.
• Ability to work with sensitive financial information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations including reporting and forecasting.
• Develop internal controls and compliance procedures.
• Analyze financial data and present findings to management.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Team Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP Business One

Microsoft Office Suite

G Suite

Job description

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• Benefits package, including supplemental medical and dental insurance.
• Paid Vacation (3 Weeks).
• Dog-friendly office.
• Collaborative & supportive team culture.
  
  

Job Description

Why work at West Coast Gifts?

• Competitive pay.
• Bonus Opportunities.
• Benefits package, including supplemental medical and dental insurance.
• Paid Vacation (3 Weeks).
• 20% Team member discount.
• Casual dress.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Collaborative & supportive team culture.
  
  

Culture Statement: When you work at West Coast Gifts, you will never tell your friends you work for just another company. We're a ton of fun, a little quirky, and a lot customer focused. We push hard, we play hard, we're accountable and inclusive. We will never forget where we have come from and will always be strategic when planning where we are heading. We look out for each other, just like family does, and we're cool and always have been....even since before it was cool.

Since 2003, West Coast Gifts has provided its retail customers with the largest selection of cannabis accessories at competitive prices with speedy shipping and superior customer service. We are the exclusive designer, manufacturer and distributor of some of the most recognized brands in the industry, including Red Eye Glass, GEAR Premium, Cheech & Chong Glass, Grateful Dead x GEAR Premium Glass, Creature Skateboard x GEAR Premium Glass, Red Eye Tek, LIT Silicone, iRie, and Retro Glass.

Continually growing and expanding, we now offer an exciting opportunity for a confident and collaborative person to join our leadership team in the role of Financial Controller.

The Role:

• Reporting directly to the Founding Director of West Coast Gifts, and supervising the Finance team, the Financial Controller will be accountable for the financial and accounting operations of the company, undertaking all aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development and update of internal policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities will also include the development of a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the Company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with all relevant regulations and the generally accepted accounting principles and reporting standards.
  
  

In this role, you will:

• Be a part of the West Coast Gifts leadership team and help to develop an achievable strategy.
• Manage the overall financial operations of the company, including, financial analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, accounting, etc.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including but not limited to Billing, A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting Revenue Recognition, etc.
• Design a departmental organizational structure, adequate for achieving departmental and company goals and objectives.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local financial legal requirements and professional standards, by enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on required actions.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and calculate and report variances.
• Provide guidance on procedure questions by interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Analyze financial data, present and interpret financial records and reports to West Coast Gifts management, highlight potential risk areas and make recommendations.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  
  

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in a senior finance management role, with a focus on forecasting and budget management, financial analytics and reporting, and compliance.
• Experience with SAP Business One Financial Accounting and Controlling (SAP FICO).
• Experience managing a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite, including advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross-function projects and assignments.
• Ability to work with sensitive financial information and maintain a high level of information security and confidentiality.
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the described knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  

If you think we could be a good match, apply now by sending in your resume and cover letter to [e-mail], and tell us why! We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Company Description

West Coast Gifts Culture Statement:

When you work at West Coast Gifts, you will never tell your friends you work for just another company. We're a ton of fun, a little quirky, and a lot customer focused. We push hard, we play hard, we're accountable and inclusive. We will never forget where we have come from and will always be strategic when planning where we are heading. We look out for each other, just like family does, and we're cool and always have been....even since before it was cool.

West Coast Gifts Culture Statement: When you work at West Coast Gifts, you will never tell your friends you work for just another company. We're a ton of fun, a little quirky, and a lot customer focused. We push hard, we play hard, we're accountable and inclusive. We will never forget where we have come from and will always be strategic when planning where we are heading. We look out for each other, just like family does, and we're cool and always have been....even since before it was cool.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Wholesale

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