Financial Controller

Posted by HLC on 12/11/2024

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Bike

Job Categories: Finance

Company Type: Accessories

State:

City: Remote

Country: Canada, United States

Required Experience: 7 - 10 years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $86,000 - $98,000

Required to Relocate: No

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

We are a dynamic and growing organization with operations across Canada and the United States. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing our financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Oversight:
• Lead and manage all accounting operations, including but not limited to all month end closing activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and reporting to support all internal and external stakeholders (management, banks and lenders and private equity sponsor).
• Audit & Compliance:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring thorough preparation and a smooth audit process.
• Oversee tax reporting and compliance for operations in both Canada and the U.S., ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations.
• Banking & Financial Management:
• Manage weekly or monthly preparation and submission of bank borrowing bases, monthly covenant compliance reporting, and relationships with financial institutions.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, including intercompany transactions and transfers.
• Process Improvement & Team Leadership:
• Implement structured processes and disciplines to meet deadlines and improve accuracy; including documentation of accounting processes and SOWs.
• Manage and mentor a team, including remote employees, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strategic Contributions:
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to support organizational growth.
• Partner with leadership to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights for decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, (CPA or related Canadian designation strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including a track record of hands-on leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial accounting and reporting, audit processes and partnership and U.S. and Canadian tax regulations reporting.
• Strong understanding of banking relationships, borrowing bases, and covenant management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, namely Microsoft Dynamics ; advanced Excel and Power BI skills are necessary.

Personality Traits & Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication: Able to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Level-Headed Thinker: Maintains composure under pressure and effectively navigates challenges.
• Solutions-Oriented Decision Maker: Approaches problems with a proactive mindset and develops practical solutions.
• Embraces Change: Thrives in dynamic environments and adapts to shifting priorities with ease.
• Balanced: Maintains professionalism and objectivity, fostering a stable and productive team environment.

Our employees are the heart and soul of our business. That’s why, in addition to standard benefits including insurance and 401k, we share our profits with our employees, we offer discounts on the equipment we distribute, we offer the opportunity to work remotely and so much more!

Once you get to know us, you will agree, there is no better place to work!  If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your resume.  All submissions should be made to hrdept@hlc.bike.  Want to learn more about us?  Please feel free to explore our website and social media. 

About HLC

HLC is committed to empowering independent bicycle dealers with a selection of today's best brands, products and services. Our growth and success are the direct result of our commitment to offer the best possible customer service to our dealers.