Finance Manager

**Who is Landscape Effects Group of Companies?**

We are a dynamic bunch, and our office environment is high-energy.

Some say it’s ‘Sophia’ our Espresso machine, we say it’s our simple recipe to ‘Create Family’.

Our team has a sense of belonging. We all have a purpose as part of the LFX family.

No matter what your career direction, your skill, your passion is, and your interests are, we have a place for you to grow within our growing family.

**Why work for Landscape Effects Group of Companies?**
- Be part of a leading team and grow your career
- Belong to a team and make a difference together
- Embrace the ‘uncomfortable’ and learn something new everyday
- Push boundaries and embrace challenge
- Encourage each other to grow so we can be the best version of ourselves

We have a saying“Everyone belongs here”so get ready to be part of something of BIG.

**Position Overview**:

- Lead and supervise finance department staff on accounting, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and other financial matters.
- Mentor and supervise the accounting staff by monitoring the daily performance of the department, assignment of duties and providing coaching and mentorship to the team.
- Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and statutory reporting.
- Manage/review foreign exchange transactions.
- Implementation and management of internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes, and procedures.
- Assist accounting team with preparation, management and review of month-end and year-end close requirements.
- Coordinating the preparation and completion of year-end audited financial statements in compliance with ASPE standards.
- Providing support to the sales team on product pricing, costing and margins.
- Prepare and review with Director of Finance weekly cash flow analysis and projections.
- Ensures rapid and consistent collection of receivables by refining and implementing control mechanisms.
- Assigns and authorizes cheques, purchase orders and invoices.
- Signing authority for processing payments, financial obligations, and contracts.
- Identify and analyze information to give early warning of potential problems and recommend corrective action.
- Assist the Director of Finance with strategic, financing, and financial recommendations/decisions.
- Work hand in hand with the Director of Finance on numerous projects, tasks and mentoring the accounting team.
- Protect operations by maintaining confidentiality of financial information and strategic plans.
- Perform other duties as necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- University degree or College diploma in Business/Accounting
- Minimum 3 years working experience in accounting required
- Advanced knowledge in Sage (Simply Accounting)
- High proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management.
- Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
- Management and or supervisory experience.
- Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tights timeframes.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new software
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
- Energetic self-starter
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
- Attention to detail in all areas of work

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
- Management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person