Senior Accountant

Lush North America; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics retailer in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial statements and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, including a CPA designation and significant experience in the industry. This role includes preparing monthly financial reports, coordinating audits, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 CAD is offered along with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (ASPE experience an asset).

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information for financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly financial management reports.
• Assist with the interim and year-end audit process.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

DAX

Power BI

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Proactive approach

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation or active CPA candidate

Job description

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics is a rapidly growing, Canadian-based retailer and manufacturer known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products, effective skin and hair care, personalized customer service, environmental activism and a fun and funky store atmosphere. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations in the areas of animal rights, human rights and environmental conservation.

LUSH is a global enterprise with retail shops in +50 countries focused on producing creative and indulgent cosmetics and bath products using only the freshest organic fruits and vegetables, pure essential oils, and safe synthetics. We are dedicated to the practices of fair trade sourcing and supporting sustainable communities. Lush’s ethical charter empowers every employee to play a role in leaving the world Lusher than we found it. We are looking for someone to join our Finance team as a Senior Accountant.

Senior Accountant is responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, assisting with the needs of the business and ensuring the day to day operations flow smoothly. This includes verifying that general ledger accounts are reconciled and compliance and reporting requirements are met with accuracy and timeliness. This role works closely with the accounting team to meet the needs of the business.

Core Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements on a timely basis
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Prepare, review and approve journal entries as needed for month and year end close transactions
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliation resolving accounting discrepancies and irregularities as needed
• Liaise with other departments to analyze financial results and forecast future expenditures
• Coordinate the preparation of the monthly financial management reports, supporting schedules and commentary for submission to stakeholders
• Present month-end results and variance analysis to management and stakeholders
• Assist and coordinate the interim and year end audit process
• Monitor and support taxation issues to ensure compliance and support the tax team with worksheets to help with the filing of US and Canadian income tax return and tax audits as needed
• Develop and maintain financial databases
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Prepare technical accounting memos to assess the impact of new initiatives
• Work with other departments who supply information to the finance department, and assist with other department’s needs as it relates to finance
• Reconcile and maintain intercompany transactions
• Provide supervision and mentorship of the Junior Accountant and Accountants
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or active CPA candidate
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in industry
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (ASPE experience an asset)
• Advanced Excel, DAX, and Power BI skills
• A keen eye for detail and strong analytical abilities
• Strong work ethic with a proactive, self-motivated approach
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity and professionalism; a model of honesty, openness, and transparency in every dimension of your role

Preferred

• Experience in retail or manufacturing environments

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff, and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Compensation Range: $80,000 - $90,000 CAD, plus benefits

Job Type: Regular, Full Time

Location: Vancouver, Hybrid - Ability to work from the office three days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays)

This salary range is based on an assessment of the local market and may vary depending on the successful candidate's location. This range is based on base salary and does not include additional bonus program and total rewards eligibility.

Base Salary Range $80,000 — $90,000 CAD

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Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island. As a business headquartered in Canada, our largest facilities are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, as well as here on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action #92. We recognize that our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff are guests on this land and as we act to repair past harm, we do it together in allyship with Indigenous People everywhere, including staff, customers and with leadership from organizations and communities we work with.