Manager, Financial Reporting

JENNY BIRD is a leading jewelry and lifestyle brand known for its lightweight statement jewelry. We are on a mission to uplift and inspire through thoughtful creation. As a fast moving business with direct-to-consumer wholesale and major department store channels we keep customer experience at the core. We value our partnerships and are committed to strengthening our relationships with boutiques and major retailers. Inspired by our customers we consciously strategize how we can exceed our five star shopping experience.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Manager Financial Reporting to join our team and oversee the companys financial reporting and corporate this role you will report into our Director Finance. You will lead two direct reports the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst and the AP AR Analyst.

As the Manager Financial Reporting you will be responsible for our corporate compliance & reporting (including sales corporate & payroll taxes) but most importantly you will be responsible for ensuring we maintain detailed accounting records to ensure accuracy of financials. You will focus on managing the month-end close process along with managing our day-to-day accounting treasury & cash management processes. This role will require you to be adaptable and the ability to get involved at both the 3 foot and 30000 foot levels.

You will have the opportunity to help JENNY BIRD grow and meet its business objectives through cross-functional collaboration. You are someone who strives for excellence takes pride in their attention to detail and is always looking for opportunities to improve and streamline existing processes.

The opportunity includes:

Financial Reporting

• Own the full-cycle accounting process to support the finance department in monthly reporting and planning
• Review and approve manual journal entries
• Prepare complex journal entries such as payroll reclasses transfer pricing and intercompany transactions and allocations
• Lead the timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial close process
• Prepare financial packages for external stakeholders on a quarterly basis
• Partner with the Director of Finance to prepare and release the monthly reporting packages to the Sr. Leadership Team
• Own the successful completion of the year-end audit and other assurance engagements as required
• Mentor and support the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst on their responsibilities
• Partner with the Director of Finance to update our weekly/monthly business dashboard
• Oversee data management integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet income statement and other ledgers within our ERP system (Netsuite)

Corporate Compliance & Taxes

• Manage the calendar of various Canadian & US tax and compliance requirements and ensure the company is compliant at all times
• Oversee and manage relationship with external accounting firm for corporate tax preparation on a timely basis
• Oversee and manage relationship with Avalara Tax to ensure US sales taxes / International VAT are appropriately charged and remitted on a timely basis; partner with Avalara to ensure registration for sales tax numbers in new states are completed in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit Canadian monthly quarterly and annual HST/GST returns

Treasury & Cash Management

• Review AP reports prepared by AP Specialist on a weekly basis and approve payrun
• Make wire payments on a weekly basis to suppliers.
• Monitor cash balances across our varying bank accounts to ensure financial obligations are met; this includes oversight of our corporate credit card balances and limits
• Partnering with the Director of Finance to maintain report and update our cash flow forecast

Payroll

• Run corporate payroll on a bi-weekly basis via our payroll provider Wagepoint; calculate special payments (bonuses retro payments compensation changes terminations)
• Manage the calendar of payroll tax and compliance requirements and ensure the company is compliant at all times

Partner Management

• Act as liaison to the external auditors and other external service providers throughout the year and
• Maintain connection with banking lessors and insurance partners and collaborate with these partners to ensure the Company is in compliance with all requirements.

Process improvement

• Drive continuous refinements in our accounting processes with a focus on efficiency while driving improved visibility into key metrics.
• Enhance processes and lead the implementation of new financial systems that help to automate activities and reduce reporting timelines
• Design implement and oversee key controls in financial reporting as necessary that may not exist
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Assist with and manage various ad-hoc projects as needed

What you bring to the table

• Bachelors degree is required CPA and/or CFA are a plus;
• Retail industry specifically D2C experience is a plus;
• Previous experience in financial accounting (6 years) preferred;
• Demonstrated outstanding financial leadership skills and expertise with an emphasis on translating financial insights into operational recommendations; proven success in presenting information in a concise and easy to digest format
• Challenge the status quo by contributing impactful ideas and solutions;
• Build partnerships and prioritize collaboration across the JENNY BIRD team;
• A go-getter with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate effectively at all levels throughout the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment through self-prioritization; can quickly adapt to changing priorities

Team Member Expectations:

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual who will lead with empathy inspire their teammates with a strong work ethic and support the growth of their peers through establishing relationships built on trust and respect.

As a brand we have seen incredible growth and success through our teams proactiveness curiosity and desire to learn while building. We look for team members who embody these traits and have the confidence and comfortability to collaborate laterally communicate ideas effectively and support the companys goals.

The Interview Process

• Step 1: Phone screen with a member of the JENNY BIRD team
• Step 2: In-person interview with Director of Finance and COO
• Step 3: Technical Skills Test (Excel Accounting Principles)
• Step 4: Conduct References.
• Step 5: Offer.

Perks at Jenny Bird

• 3-weeks vacation 3 floating days summer Fridays (we close the office early at 1pm!)
• Your birthday off!
• A comprehensive benefits program health care spending account
• Parental leave top-up
• Professional development budget to use towards courses and/or certificates
• Perks on JENNY BIRD products!
• Access to Group RRSP Plan

Location:

We have a hybrid work environment. Currently our team is working in-office 2-3 days a week and remotely the remaining days

JENNY BIRD does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individuals race ancestry colour place of origin religion gender gender identity national origin citizenship age disability sexual orientation family status or marital status or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.

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