Finance Manager

Retrokid; Ajax; Hybrid; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing pop culture brand is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial operations across Canada and the US. This role involves managing accounting systems, producing financial reports, and supporting strategic decisions. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background, leadership experience, and expertise in eCommerce, particularly in apparel. The position is hybrid in nature, offering the flexibility to work in-office and remotely. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Employee discounts on all products

Monthly cell phone compensation

Mental health day allowances

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid day off on your birthday

Flexible hours

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience with eCommerce-based organizations, particularly in apparel.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting systems and internal controls.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Support cost optimization and financial sustainability.

Skills

Strategic financial analysis

Leadership

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Accounting designation

Tools

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Payroll

Job description

Overview

Financial Manager – Retrokid Inc.

Full-time, in-office (3 days per week)/remote hybrid

$80,000 annually

Company Description

Founded in 2019, Retrokid has quickly become one of North America’s fastest growing pop culture brands celebrating childhood memories, forgotten favourites, authentic collaborations, timeless designs, original product designs, and elevated apparel.

Partnering with some of the industry’s biggest studios, Retrokid has seen incredible success merchandising classic brands including Harry Potter, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, The Flintstones, and has become the leading partner to re-establish forgotten brands like The Big Comfy Couch, Arthur, SCTV, and Polly Pocket.

With a strong focus on selling emotion and curating childhood memories through premium apparel and accessories, Retrokid is poised to change the pop-culture landscape with expansion into larger studio collaborations, live events, extended product lines, and one of a kind pop-up experiences.

Job Description

Retrokid is seeking a highly strategic and hands-on Finance Manager to lead and oversee all financial operations at our Canadian and US entity. This role is responsible for managing the full financial ecosystem of the business, including accounting systems, internal controls, bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance (through a 3rd party agency), and corporate reporting. The Finance Manager will own the preparation and management of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budgets, and cash flow forecasts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights. This role will also manage QuickBooks and QuickBooks Payroll and ensure all filings and reporting obligations are met in both Canada and the United States.

Beyond day-to-day financial management, this role serves as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, functioning as a financial steward of the company and helping guide major business decisions. The Finance Manager will conduct high-level financial analysis, support contract reviews, respond to information requests from leadership, and deliver monthly financial reporting to the CEO and VP. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic business acumen and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Retrokid’s continued growth by driving financial clarity, improving operational efficiency, optimizing costs, and helping ensure long-term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and bring a collaborative approach to supporting cross-functional teams and company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting systems, internal controls, and bookkeeping
• Manage external tax agency
• Manage both Canadian and US reports (US company does not have any employees)
• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
• Manage Quickbooks and Quickbooks payroll
• Coordinate with external accountants and legal advisors on filings and corporate reporting, both Canada & US
• Contribute to contract reviews
• Respond to information requests by the senior leadership team
• Monthly reporting to CEO and VP
• Through high-level financial analysis and forecasting, supports organizational growth, cost optimization, and long-term financial sustainability

Requirements and experience

• Accounting designation with minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• Experience working for or with an eCommerce-based organization, specializing in apparel and/or products
• Experience budgeting pre-orders and overseas vendors
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Working within integrated or higher-level financial systems (e.g. software integration, process optimization) and contributing to the development of more efficient, cohesive financial processes
• Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail

The candidate would ideally be located in the Greater Toronto Area where the senior team lives; however, this is not a requirement of the position.

Perks

• Employee discounts on all products and collections.
• Monthly cell phone compensation.
• Mental health day allowances.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Flexible hours to accommodate your life outside of work.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.