Job Description

Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated, confident, hard-working and enthusiastic individual to join our finance team. The role is to cover an employee maternity leave (1 year contract) starting in late November, early December 2023 and is a fantastic opportunity for someone to lead the day-to-day accounting and finance function of a fast growing and exciting organization. Your days will be fast-paced and filled with ever-evolving challenges (and pooches)!
Forecasting / Budgeting (25%)

• Manage the rolling cashflow forecast including updating the forecast on weekly/monthly basis, ensuring accurate liquidity forecast.
• Monitor and manage the credit facility and ensure ongoing compliance with debt covenants.
• Oversee and monitor the company\xe2\x80\x99s financial position.

Financial Analysis + Inventory Management (25%)

• Complete financial analysis for sales, marketing, and operations teams, with focus on gross margin analysis and net profit contribution.
• Complete detailed sell-through analysis for key retailers on monthly basis to identify in-season sales opportunities and need for promotional activity.
• Complete financial analysis/reports/decks as requested by external parties.
• Monitor company\xe2\x80\x99s inventory position on ongoing basis and approve all inventory POs based on achieving months on hand targets.
• Work closely with the CEO in identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities.

Financial Reporting (15%)

• Oversee full cycle accounting function including reviewing monthly financial statement package.
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy.
• Review commentary on budget to actual performance.
• Ensure financial statements are completed on a timely basis (within 2-3 weeks post month-end).
• Follow-up correspondence with management / investors.

External Party Communication (10%)

• Communicate with external parties (including bank, investors, insurance) on a frequent basis, serving as the main point of contact on the finance team.

Audit / Compliance (10%)

• Maintain relationship with external auditors and manage interim and year-end audit processes.
• Complete regulatory and other required external compliance reporting within designated timelines, including both Canadian and US sales tax filings and remittances.
• Prepare quarterly covenant reporting and financial statements for bank.

Coaching (15%)

• Lead finance team and provide coaching/support to Finance Manager.

What You Bring

• You have a University Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• You are a finance leader with hands on experience in all areas of accounting, financial reporting, and finance.
• You are a qualified CPA and have a minimum of 8 years of experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial capacity.
• You are humble, have a \xe2\x80\x98roll up your sleeves\xe2\x80\x99 mentality and are a true team player.
• You have previously worked in finance/accounting at companies in CPG/retail.
• You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing, entrepreneurial environments.
• You are a self-starter who is never satisfied with the status quo.
• You are an expert with the Microsoft Office Suite & QuickBooks.
• You are detail oriented, deadline-focused and are excited about leveraging financial reporting and data to drive business processes and strategy.

Here At Canada Pooch, These Are Our Core Values:
We stick together | We do the right thing | We are all entrepreneurs | We are Product obsessed | We tell it like it is | We\xe2\x80\x99ve got our customer\xe2\x80\x99s back.
All employees at Canada Pooch must consistently uphold and embody Canada Pooch\xe2\x80\x99s Brand and Cultural values both within and outside the organization. These values are to guide the interactions of Canada Pooch employees with others, particularly clients and colleagues, setting the expectation for a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive business environment.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
In our dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, we recognize that women, people of color, individuals from the LGBTQIA2S+ communities, and other marginalized populations may sometimes hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every listed criterion. We strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We firmly believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our team and contribute to our collective success.
Accessibility:
Canada Pooch is committed to establishing a psychologically safe, inclusive, and accessible environment for all persons with disabilities, in full compliance with all AODA standards. If you need accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to HR at hr@canadapooch.com.
Canada Pooch is an "equal opportunity employer." Canada Pooch will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.