Who We Are

Do you love pets? Do you love accounting and finance? If so, this is your opportunity to join our dynamic Finance team at one of the fastest growing and exciting pet apparel and lifestyle companies in North America.

Based in Toronto, Canada Pooch, has been making premium apparel for over 10 years that pet parents can depend on. We believe that pet products should be held to the same standard as “human” products because pets are our family. The team is dedicated to creating products that function property, fit perfectly and match you and your pup’s unique style.

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, confident, hard-working and enthusiastic individual to join our finance team. The role is to cover an employee maternity leave (8 month contract) starting in September 2023 and is a fantastic opportunity for someone to lead the day-to-day accounting and finance function of a fast growing and exciting organization. Your days will be fast-paced and filled with ever-evolving challenges (and pooches)!

Forecasting / Budgeting (25%)

• Manage the rolling cashflow forecast including updating the forecast on weekly/monthly basis, ensuring accurate liquidity forecast.
• Monitor and manage the credit facility and ensure ongoing compliance with debt covenants.
• Oversee and monitor the company’s financial position.

Financial Analysis + Inventory Management (25%)

• Complete financial analysis for sales, marketing, and operations teams, with focus on gross margin analysis and net profit contribution.
• Complete detailed sell-through analysis for key retailers on monthly basis to identify in-season sales opportunities and need for promotional activity.
• Complete financial analysis/reports/decks as requested by external parties.
• Monitor company’s inventory position on ongoing basis and approve all inventory POs based on achieving months on hand targets.
• Work closely with the CEO in identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities.

Financial Reporting (15%)

• Oversee full cycle accounting function including reviewing monthly financial statement package.
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy.
• Review commentary on budget to actual performance.
• Ensure financial statements are completed on a timely basis (within 2-3 weeks post month-end).
• Follow-up correspondence with management / investors.

External Party Communication (10%)

• Communicate with external parties (including bank, investors, insurance) on a frequent basis, serving as the main point of contact on the finance team.

Audit / Compliance (10%)

• Maintain relationship with external auditors and manage interim and year-end audit processes.
• Complete regulatory and other required external compliance reporting within designated timelines, including both Canadian and US sales tax filings and remittances.
• Prepare quarterly covenant reporting and financial statements for bank.
  

Coaching (15%)

• Lead finance team and provide coaching/support to Finance Manager.
  

What You Bring

• You have a University Degree.
• You are a finance leader with hands on experience in all areas of accounting, financial reporting, and finance.
  
• You are a qualified CPA and have a minimum of 8 years of experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial capacity.
• You are humble, have a ‘roll up your sleeves’ mentality and are a true team player.
• You have previously worked in finance/accounting at companies in CPG/retail.
• You thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing, entrepreneurial environments.
• You are a self-starter who is never satisfied with the status quo.
• You are an expert with the Microsoft Office Suite & QuickBooks.
• You are detail oriented, deadline-focused and are excited about leveraging financial reporting and data to drive business processes and strategy.

Our Benefits & Perks

• Wellness days and a pet-friendly office
  
• Work flexibility; hybrid work styles available - we are currently in office only one day a week (Wednesday)

Here At Canada Pooch, These Are Our Core Values

We stick together | We do the right thing | We are all entrepreneurs | We are Product obsessed | We tell it like it is | We’ve got our customer’s back

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion

Canada Pooch values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants requiring a disability-related accommodation at any stage of Canada Pooch's recruitment process should contact careers@canadapooch.com. As required by legislation, Canada Pooch will consult with applications requesting such an accommodation to ensure that Canada Pooch's recruitment process takes into account their accessibility needs.