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Assistant ControllerLush • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Lush • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

will include :

Accounting and Financial Reporting

  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting duties, developing and mentoring the team as the department works to continuously improve processes, policies and reporting.
  • Facilitate and direct control of the month-end close process, account reconciliations and preparation of the individual entity financial statements as well as the total consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly, year-end) reporting under ASPE.
  • Review all complex accounting transactions and revenue recognition processes, ensure technical memos are prepared and reflect appropriate guidance and journal entries follow in accordance with the accounting standards.
  • Lead the review and improvement of period reporting including month end, quarter end, management reporting, financial statements (external and internal) and upstream reporting to shareholders and other stakeholders.
  • Analyze, review and provide interpretation of monthly financial reporting that drives discussion and action within the business.
  • Ensure accounting department needs are represented in any implementation of required software or other projects.
  • Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, finance systems, treasury and general accounting functions.

Payroll, AP, Treasury and Lease Administration

  • Review of weekly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly payroll runs.
  • Review of monthly rent-related payments (fixed and variable).
  • Review new stores and manufacturing leases for financial impact.
  • Oversight of the accounts payable team responsible for accurately coding invoices, paying vendors on time, forecasting cash outflows, and ensuring proper controls are in place
  • Oversee treasury and ensure timely and accurate reporting to financial institutions with respect to required financial reporting needed to support borrowing limits or other analyses.
  • Compliance

  • Oversee the Company’s external audit and liaison with external auditors.
  • Implement, monitor and improve necessary financial controls with a focus on effectiveness balanced with a need to understand the needs of the business and stay nimble and flexible.
  • Provide support to the tax team regarding corporate taxes (Canada and USA), sales tax audits, and any other ad hoc statutory requests.
  • Business Partnering and Support

  • Partner with the FP&A team, providing timely, accurate, complete and relevant financial information to ensure accurate forecasts and support other financial planning & analysis initiatives.
  • Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information to allow for reliable decision-making at the business level.
  • Assist with coordinating the North American insurance renewals.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as required.
  • You bring the following QUALIFICATIONS :

    Required :

  • Chartered Professional Accountant or equivalent
  • 8+ years of progressive financial experience
  • Minimum of 3+ years of management experience; Hands-on, progressive leadership experience in a shared services style environment
  • Proven experience in growth, multi-national e-commerce, and multi-location retail or similar industry experience
  • Proven ability to ensure efficient and accurate day-to-day accounting tasks are completed while maintaining a view and leading the progress toward the longer-term needs of the business
  • Proven success in training, developing others, and leading and building strong, high-performing teams
  • Accustomed to and ability to deliver results within a highly seasonal, high-pressure production environment
  • Self-motivated, accountable and results-oriented
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Preferred :

  • Experience working in a retail / manufacturing / e-commerce environment.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics, Adaptive, ADP, Concur platforms or other similar platforms / software.
  • Job Type : Regular, Full Time. Hybrid position with travel to the office three times per week.

    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.

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    Base salary range is determined based on Vancouver market assessment. May vary depending on location of the successful candidate

    Base Salary Range$125,000—$140,000 CAD

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