About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) with channel-specific reporting for retail and wholesale operations.
• Deliver insightful variance analyses (Budget vs. Actual, Prior Year trends) highlighting margins, operational expenses, and profitability drivers.
• Oversee and refine balance sheet reconciliations across retail POS clearing accounts, wholesale AR/AP, merchant gateways, and inventory ledgers.

• Supervise, prepare, and file monthly GST/HST returns in full compliance with Canadian tax legislation.
• Act as the direct company liaison for Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) inquiries, audits, and compliance matters.
• Coordinate and manage the annual year-end review/audit process with external accounting firms.

• Support the annual budgeting process and develop forecasts in collaboration with department managers.
• Track and optimize working capital, managing cash flow projections, credit terms, and inventory turns.
• Establish operational KPIs to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership, delivering clear scenario models and financial presentations to support commercial decisions.

• Mentor and train accounting and bookkeeping staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and execute continuous improvement projects connected to accounting software, ERP, and POS integrations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Facilitate weekly cross-functional meetings with store and operations managers to turn financial insights into operational wins.

What You Bring

• Credentials: CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant) in progress or completed is preferred.
• Experience: 4-5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with prior experience as an Accounting Manager, or Senior Finance Manager.
• Sector Expertise: Proven background in multi-location retail, wholesale distribution, or inventory-driven businesses.
• Technical Proficiency:
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian tax regulations, GST/HST filing requirements, and CRA compliance.
• Strong technical accounting acumen with direct experience managing external audits or review engagements.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and analytical tools (advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling)
• Experience implementing artificial intelligence into the accounting workflow

• Leadership & Mobility:
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial managers.
• Willingness to travel to HQ (Mississauga) a minimum of once per week or as necessary to support business needs