Finance Manager

Climb On Equipment; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading climbing equipment retailer in British Columbia as a part-time Senior Financial Manager. This strategic role involves overseeing financial operations, leading a team, and optimizing inventory and cash flow in a dynamic retail environment. Applicants should have a robust background in finance and a passion for the outdoor industry.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

KPI-Based Bonus

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discounts on all in-store products

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management roles.
• Experience in the retail or eCommerce industry is a must-have.
• Deep understanding of Canadian accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, cash flow, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting with senior management.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal tax regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Xero

Cin7

Stripe

Paypal

Float

Plooto

Dext

Syft Analytics

Humi Payroll

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$45.00/hr - CA$55.00/hr

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About our client

Join Climb On Equipment, a trusted retail destination for rock climbing gear with two brick-and-mortar locations and an online store. Serving the Canadian climbing community, we are dedicated to providing expert guidance, high-quality gear, and an inclusive environment. Our vision is to become North America’s most trusted climbing shop, supporting climbers of all levels to succeed.

Working at Climb On means being part of a team that values health, fitness, and work-life balance. Being a rock-climber is not a prerequisite for this job, but having a love for the outdoors and a sense of adventure would go a long way to finding connections with your new co-workers!

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Financial Manager (PART TIME - 16-20 hours a week) to oversee our financial operations. This key leadership role requires a strong understanding of retail finance, inventory management, and operational accounting. The Financial Manager will ensure financial accuracy, support growth initiatives, and provide insights to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities include managing the full accounting cycle, cash flow, budgeting, variance analysis, and inventory optimization. You will directly supervise one administrative staff member and collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance and compliance.

Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Financial Analysis & Strategy

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and make strategic recommendations based on forecasts
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting
• Conduct regular financial reviews, focusing on cash, budget adherence, and month-end closings
• Use financial insights to optimize inventory turns and receipt planning

Financial Operations

• Develop and manage annual budgets with senior management
• Oversee banking, credit card transactions, and cash management
• Support the business Administrator in managing accounting functions: billing, receivables, payables, payroll, import/export fees.
• Create and document policies, internal controls, and purchasing procedures
• Support leadership in developing compensation and bonus structures
• Familiarity with various Tech platforms an asset, we use Xero, Cin7, Stripe, Paypal, Float, Plooto, Dext, Syft Analytics, Humi Payroll
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end financial reporting
• Prepare documentation for external auditors and financial reporting agencies
• Oversee financial systems, reports, and access controls
• Maintain compliance with provincial and federal tax and regulatory filings (GST,PST,EHT,WCB)
• Supervise bank and credit card reconciliations

Leadership & Team Development

• Establish accounting policies aligned with company culture and vision
• Build and maintain secure, efficient financial systems, document every step
• Lead and develop the finance team, delegating tasks and providing coaching
• Monitor ongoing operations to maintain financial health

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and financial management roles
• Experience in the retail or eCommerce industry is a must-have
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and financial systems
• Deep understanding of Canadian accounting standards and management accounting practices
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain complex financial data
• Ability to lead and delegate tasks to your team

What They Offer

• Part-time hours: 16–20 hours per week
• Extended Health Benefits
• KPI-Based Bonus
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid options available, work from home or at our downtown Squamish office (available to work in Squamish during the training period and at least twice a Month thereafter)
• Employee Discounts on all in-store products

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Sporting Goods Manufacturing

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