DescriptionHi there, we're Article. Since 2013, we have been reinventing the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it's not easy — it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as the Controller, you'll play a critical role within the Finance team, overseeing all aspects of financial management, including financial reporting, accounting operations, and tax.
**This is a fixed term for maternity leave: 18-20 months (Will depend on start date)
Why We Need You:
As the Controller, you bring a combination of in-depth accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for maintaining high standards of financial reporting and analysis.

• Your experience in managing complex accounting functions, improving financial processes, and leading teams makes you an ideal fit to oversee our financial operations.
• Your ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide accurate financial insights will be crucial in driving our company's growth and success.
• As a strategic partner to the Director of Finance, your commitment to excellence and continuous improvement will help us scale and achieve our business objectives.

Why Article?
As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you're trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you're the expert, after all). You'll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.
About The Team
We are a hybrid team which means you will required to work in the office 3 days per week. The days are flexible to your choosing. Our team culture is one of open communication and collaboration - an environment that encourages team members to ask questions and stay curious on the notion that no idea is a bad idea. It is very important to our team that we come together to problem-solve and look for ways to improve our workflows and processes so we can learn from each other's experiences.
What You'll Do:

• Act as a business partner and develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to plan, direct, and coordinate all operational accounting functions.
• Continuously improving the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Build the financial foundation that will allow the Article to scale further. This means identifying and implementing process and technology improvements with the cross-functional support of our technology teams.
• Own and present accurate and timely internal and external financial reports for the senior management, board of directors, lenders, and investors.
• Oversight of the audit process with the external auditors to deliver an efficient and effective audit.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Work closely with the financial planning team to provide timely accurate information for analysis, budgeting, and forecasting purposes.
• Support the leadership team with information vital to the decision-making process.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and work closely with the Tax team.
• Staff Management: Directly manage Accounting Managers and Senior Accountants, ensuring professional and personal growth while aligning with our Company Mission and Departmental plans.
• Month-end Close Process: Coordinate and assist with the month-end closing process, ensuring that all necessary financial activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations: Review and approve working papers, journal entries, and account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team. Perform detailed monthly review of the trial balance and general ledger. Ensure that all reconciling items and discrepancies are properly addressed and resolved.
• Accruals and Deferrals: Monitor and review accruals and deferrals to ensure proper recognition of revenue, expenses, and prepayments.
• Variance Analysis: Support the accounting team in performing an in-depth analysis of month-end variances between actual results and budgeted/forecasted amounts, providing explanations for items of significance.
• Treasury Support: Meticulous review and approval of payments and assist in developing and enforcing strong internal controls and financial management policies.
• Accounting Policies: Ensure accounting policies are complete and current, and are adhered to.
• Accounting Systems and Processes: Work closely with the Accounting Managers to continuously evaluate and improve the month-end closing process, including the utilization of financial systems and tools. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise Accounting Managers (2) and Senior Accountant (1).
• Assist with recruiting, interviews, hiring, and training new staff.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Who You Are:

• To be considered for this role, it's important that you possess a CPA designation or an equivalent certification.
• We're looking for someone with over 5 years of managerial experience.
• Your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, is essential.
• You'll need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, as you'll be interacting with various stakeholders, business partners, and external vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail are critical. You will be spending time evaluating spreadsheets, and month-end, and reviewing and approving journal entries and account reconciliations.
• We're also looking for someone with excellent time management skills, who has a proven track record of meeting deadlines, even in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are a must, as well as strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
• You'll need to be able to prioritize tasks effectively and delegate them when appropriate to the team.
• Proficiency with G-Suite or Microsoft Office Suite is required, and experience with Netsuite would be a definite asset.
• It's also important that you are legally able to work in Canada, and completion of a criminal background check will be necessary.

Perks & BenefitsLife:

• 20 days of vacation*
• 6 well-being (sick) days
• 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
• Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks

Total Health:

• Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
• $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
• TELUS Health App
  • Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
  • Virtual medical appointments

Wealth:

• The expected salary is $175,000 to $195,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs, and market demands
• 10% Term completion bonus

Office Space:

• The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
• Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
  • Standup desks can be requested too
• Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
• Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
• A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome

Getting here:

• Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
• Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
• 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations

Extra:

• 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)

*Prorated
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