Job Description

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Money Matrix: You see numbers like Neo sees the Matrix. Where others spot chaos in spreadsheets, you see stories about growth, efficiency, and untapped opportunity. You don't just "close the books;" you open the doors to smarter decisions, stronger systems, and scalable success. If that sounds like you, then this might be the opportunity of a lifetime.
AlgaeCal is looking for a Finance Lead to streamline, standardize, and supercharge our finance team. From month-end close to cross-border compliance, you'll build scalable systems, strengthen controls, and deliver insights that guide our next phase of growth.
Small print here ? We're looking for someone who thrives in the fast-moving world of eCommerce, loves building systems that hum, and can lead a finance operation that doesn't just report on the business - it drives it. You'll need to be hands-on, strategic, and allergic to "good enough."
This job will give you ALL the feels:
At AlgaeCal, we're driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have low bone density.
The good news? AlgaeCal has the world's only clinically-supported natural solution to this problem. We give hope to everyone worried about bone loss. If that excites you, you'll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal.
This job might be for you if...
You're a builder, not just a balancer.
You don't just follow processes, you build them. You map out the bottlenecks, close the gaps, and then automate the whole thing so it runs smoother next month. You've mastered the month-end dance, but you're always looking for a better rhythm - one powered by automation, not adrenaline. The reports you deliver aren't just accurate; they're alive with meaning, guiding leaders toward what's next.
You believe compliance and creativity can coexist.
You're familiar with the employer obligations and indirect tax requirements, and you can navigate cross-border tax requirements (Canada, US, and beyond) without breaking a sweat. Your resume demonstrates that you'll easily be able to handle regulatory filings, ensuring audit readiness, and strengthening internal controls - all while treating risk management as strategy, not red tape.
You think in dashboards, not ledgers.
You can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight - the kind leadership can actually use. Forecasting isn't a once-a-year ritual for you, it's a living, iterative process that blends marketing data, financial drivers, and business insights into agile, decision-ready plans.
You love technology almost as much as accuracy.
You'll evaluate every system in our stack and build a 5-year finance automation roadmap. Whether it's refining QBO workflows or steering a full ERP rollout, you know how to make systems talk to each other - and to the business.
You play both the long and short game.
Your track record proves you've mastered the close. Month-end always runs smoothly, year-end never holds any surprises. You're GREAT at this! But you're also focused on what's next: strengthening systems, streamlining multi-entity, multi-currency reporting, and ensuring finance scales in step with AlgaeCal's growth.
You've been around the financial block
You've got a solid foundation in Finance, Accounting, or FP&A (and maybe even a CPA or CFA hanging on your wall, though that's not a dealbreaker). You've spent at least five years steering Finance in fast-paced D2C or eCommerce environments, where multi-entity and multi-currency operations are just another Tuesday. You're analytical, articulate, and people-savvy. A natural mentor who can lift a team while delivering data that actually drives decisions. And if your background happens to touch digital marketing, supplements, or health and wellness? Even better! You'll fit right in.
You know how to lift a team.
You know the difference between delegation and development. You set the vision, share the "why," and then empower your people to own the "how." You're hands-on when needed, but never a bottleneck. You're the kind of leader who makes everyone around you sharper, faster, and more confident. Whether it's mentoring junior accountants or partnering with senior leaders, you bring out the best in others while keeping the numbers (and the morale) on track.
Now, time to be honest: is this really you? If you're nodding your head and feeling that flutter of excitement, then we can't wait to meet you.
Other Qualities You'll Need
At AlgaeCal we're going to insist that you have these 3 qualities:

• You're humble--you put the team and others' needs ahead of your own
• You're hungry to learn more
• You're people smart--in the sense that you're a great teammate

The truth is, if you don't have these qualities you won't last long at AlgaeCal. So if you're missing one of them, be honest. Save yourself a lot of headaches and skip to a job posting that is a better fit for you.
What Will You Earn?
We believe in rewarding top talent. So let's talk about salary once we've had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we're generous and offer above-market pay for the right person. If you bring the skills and experience, we'll make sure the compensation reflects that.
You'll also enjoy the following benefits:

• A generous healthcare package
• Monthly team events and activities
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
• Weekly team lunches
• Casual dress code
• Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain

And above all, you'll join a team that you'll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people's lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.
How To Apply
So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?
Job opportunities like this don't come along often, and we've got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Finance Lead is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:
If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully:
1. Write a cover letter addressing: * Why are you the best Finance Lead for this role? Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.

• Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here:
• What's the toughest challenge you've ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
• What are the last three books you've read?
• What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you're doing now for a job: * If you don't have one, explain why.

• If you have one, explain why you're looking elsewhere.

3. Upload your cover letter and resume * Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.
Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it's our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.
***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!***
We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.

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