Financial Controller

ABOUT HERSCHEL SUPPLY

Welcome to Herschel Supply, where we make quality products for a lifetime of better journeys. Designed with timeless form and intuitive function in Vancouver, Canada, every piece is backed by our signature warranty for wherever you’re going next.

Since 2009, we’ve never stopped taking risks. We’re constantly innovating, growing our community and heading on new journeys. We’ve gotten lost in new cities, made lifelong friends all over the world, road tripped with no GPS, and explored a ton of creative pursuits along the way.

Putting yourself out there isn’t easy. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new. It might be scary at first, but it also leads to the best parts of life. Inspiring others to take that leap is what we live for. Wherever you’re headed, we’re here to help you pack your future with possibilities.

So, come along for the ride, get inspired and Put Yourself Out There.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

Reporting to our VP Finance, the Controller will lead our dynamic team of Finance professionals while partnering with senior leaders to grow the business. The Controller will develop and implement the Company’s financial strategy and report on the Company’s financial Objectives and Key Results.

As the leader of the accounting team, the Controller is responsible for closely monitoring Herschel’s financial health. The Controller is responsible for accounting operations, production of periodic financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records. The Controller maintains, manages, and analyzes financial statements, payroll, budgets, tax compliance issues, and more.

The Controller is responsible for direct supervision of all accounting and financial functions. Primary responsibilities include management of the general ledger, supervision of the monthly close process, accounting and reporting of inventory, and overseeing tax compliance. The Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

The Controller will collaboratively build a team of highly engaged finance professionals and be a strategic and financial advisor to the executive team and business owners across the company.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our workplace is dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial in spirit, and we pride ourselves in being a collaborative, open-minded and imaginative team.

On a day-to-day basis, the Controller will:

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions for all global entities
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements
• Coordinate activities of external auditors
• Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Manage the accounting, reporting, and productivity of assets and liabilities including management of cash and lending transactions
• Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics
• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff
• Lead, develop, mentor, and train a team of values-engaged financial professionals ensuring they have the skills and resources to perform their roles and achieve their OKRs while encouraging them to advance their careers.
• Ensure that members of the Accounting and Reporting team are strong and capable financial leaders, resources, colleagues, and mentors for others in the Company.

ABOUT YOU

• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial accounting, reporting, and leadership, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role
• Public Practice experience from a Big 4 Firm at an assurance manager level is essential
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. CPA, CA designation required
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE)
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Extensive experience with financial / ERP software, productivity tools, and PC software
• Experience building, managing, and developing diverse teams
• Project and process management expertise.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH HERSCHEL SUPPLY

The annual salary for this role falls within the range of $130-170K + 15% bonus. In addition to base salary, here are just a few of the additional perks we offer to our valued team members as part of our comprehensive total compensation package:

• Health benefits
• Competitive vacation policy
• Maternity leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development subsidy
• Product discount and giveaways
• Free fruit, snacks & hot and cold beverages
• Weekly happy hour
• A dog friendly office
• Various fun events throughout the year

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT HERSCHEL SUPPLY

We’re committed to creating a workspace that is safe, secure, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Stemming from our core values and initiating dialogue around our programs, we aim to empower everyone to share their individual voices and experiences. It’s with this openness that we are able to expand our view of who we are as individuals, and what we can do in our careers at Herschel.

At Herschel Supply, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture that connects us to our customers and the communities around us while embracing and encouraging diversity in our employees’ age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion and other characteristics that make our employees unique.