Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

JENNY BIRD is a leading jewelry and lifestyle brand known for its lightweight, statement jewelry. We are on a mission to uplift and inspire through thoughtful creation. As a fast moving business with direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and major department store channels, we keep customer experience at the core. We value our partnerships and are committed to strengthening our relationships with boutiques and major retailers. Inspired by our customers, we consciously strategize how we can exceed our five star shopping experience.

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting to join our team and oversee the company's financial reporting and corporate compliance.  In this role, you will report into our Director, Finance. You will lead two direct reports, the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst and the AP AR Analyst. 

As the Sr. Manager, 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 Reporting

Own the full-cycle accounting process to support the finance department in monthly reporting and planning Review and approve manual journal entriesPrepare complex journal entries such as payroll, reclasses, transfer pricing, and intercompany transactions and allocationsLead the timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processPrepare financial packages for external stakeholders on a quarterly basisPartner with the Director of Finance to prepare and release the monthly reporting packages to the Sr. Leadership Team Own the successful completion of the year-end audit and other assurance engagements, as requiredMentor and support the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst on their responsibilities Partner with the Director of Finance 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 (Netsuite)

Corporate Compliance & Taxes

Manage the calendar of various Canadian & US tax and compliance requirements and ensure the company is compliant at all timesOversee 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 mannerPrepare and submit Canadian monthly, quarterly and annual HST/GST returns 

Treasury & Cash Management

Review AP reports prepared by AP Specialist on a weekly basis and approve payrun Make wire payments on a weekly basis to suppliers. Monitor cash balances across our varying bank accounts to ensure financial obligations are met; this includes oversight of our corporate credit card balances and limitsPartnering with the Director of Finance to maintain, report, and update our cash flow forecast 

Payroll 

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

Partner Management 

Act as liaison to the external auditors and other external service providers throughout the year, and 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 timelinesDesign, implement and oversee key controls in financial reporting as necessary that may not exist Collaborate with cross-functional partners 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 (6+ 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 a concise and easy to digest formatChallenge 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

Team Member Expectations:

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable individual who will lead with empathy, inspire their teammates with a strong work ethic, and support the growth of their peers through establishing relationships built on trust and respect.

As a brand, we have seen incredible growth and success through our team's proactiveness, curiosity, and desire to learn while building. We look for team members who embody these traits and have the confidence and comfortability to collaborate laterally, communicate ideas effectively, and support the company's goals.

The Interview Process 

Step 1: Phone screen with a member of the JENNY BIRD team Step 2: In-person interview with Director of Finance and COOStep 3: Technical Skills Test (Excel + Accounting Principles)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 offA comprehensive benefits program + health care spending accountParental leave top-upProfessional development budget to use towards courses and/or certificatesPerks on JENNY BIRD productsAccess to Group RRSP Plan 

Location 

●    We have a hybrid work environment. Currently, our team is working in-office 2-3 days a week and remotely the remaining days

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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