Who We Are:

At Canco, were Canadian born and raised. We are an independent chain of gas stations launched in 2016. A bold alternative to big-box retailers, Canco was born from a vision to become a leading gas retailer brand. We purchase directly from major fuel refineries and terminals in Canada to ensure premium products are offered at competitive prices. Proudly local, we put people first and run our business with honesty, integrity, and excellence.

The Role:

Canco is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support our Category and Marketing Department. This role provides an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal part in our finance team, ensuring the smooth and effective management of budgets, reporting, and financial compliance.

Core Responsibilities:

Vendor & Contract Management

• Analyze all category vendor contracts for financial terms, expiration dates, and compliance with the latest agreements.
• Monitor vendor-supported promotions, ensuring reimbursements are appropriately invoiced and accounted for.

Financial Reporting & Budgeting

• Monitor, update, and prepare performance and budget reports for the Category and Marketing Department's budget.
• Generate and present financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, along with monthly and annual accounting results, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee revenues and expenses related to Canco Kitchen and events like the AGM.

Financial Analysis & Investment Evaluation

• Create and analyze operational, category, and marketing reports such as break-even analyses and investment analyses for new sites.
• Conduct ROI calculations, including but not limited to investment analysis, margin analysis, equipment pricing analysis, total investment requirements, and viability assessments for categories and marketing programs.
• Leverage data from CSO for SKU insights and conduct margin analysis.
• Evaluate the financial impact of new ideas and programs, including cost, margin analysis, and overall viability.
• Provide ROI and financial recommendations to Category Managers and RAMS to ensure program understanding and successful execution.
• Support program analysis for category managers and marketing promotions, including loyalty and gift card initiatives.
• Conduct financial analyses for marketing proposals to ensure loyalty funds can support promotions and their proposed duration.
• Help create RCA models and operational support projections, including sales projections and forecasting.
• Support IT and kitchen/food programs with ROI and cost-benefit analyses.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Manage and monitor the Category and Marketing Department's accounts payable and receivable, including Edge rebates and revenue reconciliation.
• Prepare and send settlement schedules to sites for monthly ATM RapidCash and quarterly Edge vendor rebates.
• Complete EFT authorization forms/requests to facilitate vendor payments.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, company policies, and compliance requirements.
• Assess current accounting operations and processes, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Assist in planning and executing the annual audit in collaboration with external auditors.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller and Assistant Financial Controller to provide a reporting link between controllers, accountants, and bookkeepers.
• Support the accounting team in daily tasks, general inquiries, and training.
• Assist in overseeing departmental accounting and control functions.
• Create and manage an overseas support team, including training and establishing workflows.
• Select and support the RFP Committee for National Wholesale partnerships, focusing on financial aspects.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the finance and accounting functions effectively.
• Complete additional projects related to financial oversite of Category, Marketing and Ops Teams activities as requested by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in vendor management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 annually
• 15 days Vacation
• RRSP matching
• Health and Dental Insurance

This role is a Permanent Full-Time position at our Kelowna BC Head Office.