Financial Controller

**Who are we**:
Based in Victoria British Columbia, ALUULA Composites was founded by a team of highly experienced chemists and engineers who share a common passion for exploring and enjoying the outdoors. From season to season we push our limits out on the ocean, rivers, mountains and trails, and our experience in these extreme environments has fired our passion to make materials that are lighter and stronger than anything on the market.

ALUULA is a fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial, team-based atmosphere. We are looking to hire an individual who fits in well with staff across the organization and can contribute to our growth and success both in the short and long term.

**Job Summary**:
We are currently looking for a Financial Controller to join our team. Reporting to and working closely with the CFO, this is a hands-on role with core responsibilities including, but not limited to:

- **Financial reporting**:Monthly reporting of three entities under IFRS, including preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements, preparation of quarterly public company reporting, and other reporting to external stakeholders as needed. This includes preparation of monthly accounting entries and supporting the finance team.
- **Management reporting**:Preparation of and reporting against budgets and forecasts, trend reporting, developing and reporting against KPIs, and communicating results internally.
- **Team management**:Managing the finance team, including calendaring and communicating deadlines, delegating tasks, reviewing monthly working papers, and providing feedback, mentorship and support.
- **Cost accounting**:Collaborate with the production department to ensure fixed and variable costs are accurately calculated and updated in the ERP as necessary. Track and report on cost of production.
- **Systems management/improvement**:Use of NetSuite ERP software for financial reporting in conjunction with Excel, including creating new workbooks and presentations.
- **Treasury**:Working with the team to monitor cash flow position and expected cash movements through collection and payment of AR and AP.
- **Management of Accounting Processes**:Oversee accounts receivable and payables cycles and ensure relevant internal controls are being followed in the accounting and reporting processes.
- **External liaison**:Coordinate and collaborate with external preparers, including financial auditors, tax preparers and SR&ED preparers.
- **Human Resources**:Oversee payroll process and ensure proper documentation/reconciliation

**Required skills and experience**:

- CPA (or legacy) designation in good standing, or near completion
- 5+ years’ experience in progressive accounting roles
- Strong Excel skills, beneficial if includes exposure to PowerQuery
- Ability to prioritize appropriately when facing competing demands
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Experience with IFRS financial statements, including preparation within Excel

**Additional beneficial skills**:

- Experience in designing and implementing accounting processes, systems, and controls
- Experience with NetSuite accounting software
- Experience with companies in manufacturing and/or with inventory
- Experience in working with and creating PowerBI reports
- Experience with Public Company reporting

**More details**:

- Starting ASAP, ideally by December 4th
- Full time, Monday - Friday
- Standard hours are 8:30 - 4:30, with flexibility.
- Overtime occurs as required to meet deadlines, but is not expected to be the norm
- Collaborative, open work environment with entrepreneurial thinkers
- Optional employee benefits package
- Casual dress and free on-site parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person