Senior Cash Management Specialist

Company Description

At Sleep Country Canada / Dormez-vous? (SCC / DV), we are inspired every day through our purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep and our vision to champion sleep as the key to healthier and happier lives, helping everyone achieve better tomorrows through better tonight’s.

Guided by our values We CARE About People; We WIN Together; We DREAM Big and We DELIVER with Excellence we are building on our 30-year foundation of taking care of each other and our customers’ sleep needs, with passion and commitment to be the best that we can be.

We invest in our sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, our communities and diverse best-in-class team to be Canada’s leading sleep partner.

We’re looking for a Senior Cash Management Specialist to join our growing company and play a key role in our customer experience by ensuring each purchase ends in a smile!

Job Description

The Senior Cash Management (CM) Specialist is a critical position to the Accounting Department and Company as a whole. Reporting into the Accounts Receivable and CM Manager, you will support the business unit through a combination of your strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities as well as a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

As a Senior CM Specialist, you are charged with monitoring both Cash Management and Validation functions ensuring continuity of processes while raising risks, roadblocks and proposed remediation and improvements to your Senior Manager on a timely basis.

The position also requires excellent communication (written and verbal), people skills, attention to detail and ability to quickly learn various tasks.

This role operates within a hybrid work model out of corporate offices in Brampton, Ontario.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to :

Cash Balancing / Application and account reconciliation

Lead daily tender matching and reconciliation process, analyze match results, identify root causes for exception matches and provide recommendation for improving automated matches.

Follow up with internal departments to resolve outstanding balances.

• Proactively review results and trends to identify emerging issues.
• Lead and support daily gift card processing and reconcile activity addressing issues in a timely manner.
• As subject matter expert, support, review and resolve 1st level escalations to internal and external customers.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and address items in a timely manner.
• Prepare dashboard and KPI reports while providing analysis and commentary on results.
• Review existing reporting and provide recommendations to manager in order to streamline reporting.
• Lead implementation and execution of new reports and changes to existing reports.

Process improvement and Month-end closing

• Support cash management deliverables and month end close process.
• Participate in implementation project meetings, perform required testing by following existing manuals, and coach team members on new tasks or process changes as they arise.

Qualifications

The Qualifications and Experience we like to see :

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel and Accounting systems.
• Process mapping and validation for functional area testing of the new system and all integrations.
• Proven experience in training Finance / Accounting teams with new processes and leading team projects.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills including a high level of expertise with internal and external stakeholder management.

Additional Information

Why members of our Corporate team love working at Sleep Country Canada / Dormez-vous? :

• This is not a job but a CAREER with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• We will invest in you and provide extensive training, mentoring and continuous development
• Access to training and development platforms
• Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Annual Wellness Credit of up to $ for any products / services that improve your health and well-being, , health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
• Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
• Maternity / Parental leave top up benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
• Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
• Associate Referral Program
• Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDI&B)

At SCC / DV, we are committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued, this allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our customers and the communities we serve.

We want to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect regarding race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Sleep Country Canada / Dormez-vous?

Sleep Country is Canada’s leading specialty sleep retailer with a purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of sleep.

Sleep Country Canada operates under the retailer banners; Sleep Country, Dormez-vous, the rest, Endy, Hush, Silk & Snow and most recently acquired, Casper Canada .

The Company has omnichannel and ecommerce operations including over 300 corporate-owned stores and 18 distribution centers warehouses across Canada.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital, Sleep Country is committed to building a company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are embraced and valued.

The Company actively invests in its sleep ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience, communities and its people.

For more information about Sleep Country, please visit .