Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Hi, I am Priti from JENNY BIRD, and I am the COO. I joined the company 5 years ago and it has been an incredible experience so far. The company is heart led, with creativity at the centre. We have experienced accelerated growth over the last 5 years which has really changed and scaled the way we do business. We are looking for a Sr. Manager,  Compliance & Financial Reporting to join our team and oversee the company’s financial reporting and corporate compliance.  In this role, you will report into myself and be a close business partner to Sabryna, our Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. You will lead a direct report, the Financial Reporting Analyst. 

We are a fast moving, complicated business with direct to consumer, wholesale and major department sales channels with customer experience at the core. We are inspired by our consumers, and consciously strategize how we can exceed our five star shopping experience. Our teams include sales, marketing, design, creative services, production, operations and finance, with a global partnership network. Our staff are award-winning visionaries, led by an all-woman executive team.     

As the Sr. Manager, Compliance & 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 30,000 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 Transactions & Reporting

• Own the full-cycle accounting process to support the finance department in monthly reporting and planning 
• Lead the timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process
• Partner with the Sr. Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis to prepare and release the monthly reporting packages to the Sr. Leadership Team 
• Act as liaison to the external auditors and other external service providers throughout the year, and own the successful completion of the year-end audit and other assurance engagements, as required
• Perform and enter complex invoice, accruals, prepaids, inventory and intercompany transactions; support the Financial Reporting Analyst on their administrative and bookkeeping tasks as required
• Partner with the VP, Finance & Planning and Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis 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 (BrightPearl) and commissions software (Everstage) 

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

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) process, which will be managed on the day to day by the Financial Reporting Analyst 
• Review AR and AP reports prepared by the Financial Reporting Analyst on a weekly basis to support and perform weekly pay runs
• Partnering with the VP, Finance & Planning and Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to maintain, report and update our cash flow forecast 
• Partner with the VP, Finance & Planning to ensure there are sufficient cash balances across our varying bank accounts to meet our financial obligations; this includes oversight of our corporate credit card balances and limits

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

Partner Management 

• Lead the overall assessment of the bank account structure vs. needs
• 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 and own key processes and controls impacting month end close
• Assist with and manage various ad-hoc projects as needed

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree is required, CPA, and/or CFA are a plus;
• Retail industry, specifically D2C experience is a plus; 
• Previous experience in financial accounting (5 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 an 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

How We Hire 

JENNY BIRD is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is unbiased, the team at JENNY BIRD will not be responding to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities. 

The Interview Process 

Step 1: Phone screen with a member of the JENNY BIRD team 

Step 2: In-person interview with Priti Kapoor (VP of Finance and Planning)

Step 3: Technical Skills Test (Excel + Accounting Principles)

Step 4: In-Person meeting with the members of the Finance Team 

Step 5: Rotating Interviews with members of the senior leadership team:  Laura Carinci (VP of Brand Marketing & eCommerce), Sara Peleaz (VP, Supply Chain Operations)

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.  Our team is working remotely approximately 60% of the time and have been encouraged to visit the office 2-3 days a week

• Our office is located at King and Sumach 

JENNY BIRD does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s 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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