Financial Operations Specialist- Canada

Rocket Lab; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious team at a leading company in the ranks of micro-mobility as an Accounts Payable Specialist. You will be pivotal in managing cash flow and vendor relationships while mentoring your team. Your expertise in accounts payable, combined with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, will contribute significantly to our financial operations. Experience a work culture that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Time off to relax and recharge

Work-from-home stipend

Employer-paid healthcare package

Bird ride credits

Qualifications

• 4+ years Accounts Payable Experience-Full Cycle.
• 1-2 years' experience leading the AP team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short and long-term objectives for the team on global AP.
• Supervise a team of three and evaluate KPIs.
• Create process improvements and policies as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, accounting, or a related field

Tools

Netsuite

Oracle

Zendesk

Advanced Excel

SQL

Job description

Who is Bird

Bird’s cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

Job Summary

The accounts payable (AP) department keeps the system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our AP team and help process, track, and record payments accurately, efficiently, and timely. The AP specialist will have a daily, ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of short and long-term objectives for the team on global AP
• Lead, mentor and supervise a team of three
• Evaluate KPIs and organize the team for success
• Manage the team's workflow
• Create process improvements and policies as required

Required Experience and Abilities:

• 4+ years Accounts Payable Experience-Full Cycle, with 1-2 years' experience leading the AP team
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business, accounting, or a related field
• Knowledge of Netsuite/Oracle is a plus, advanced excel skills and SQL experience is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Zendesk or other ticketing software
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Team Player
• Great Interpersonal skills

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a work-from-home stipend, an employer-paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.