Position Overview                   

Key Responsibilities                

Accounting: Day-to-Day & Period End                    

• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, provisions, rent and lease-related entries, payroll accruals, inventory entries, foreign exchange routines, capitalization and disposal of assets, transitory account management and balance sheet reconciliations 
• Research technical accounting issues, including sales tax, leases, inventory, revenue recognition and other compliance-related matters
• Calculate, report, and pay sales taxes across all applicable jurisdictions 
• Prepare and finalize timely monthly financial statements, local statutory financial statements and HQ reporting packages
• Maintain accounting policies, documentation and internal controls to support accurate reporting
• Coordinate with external accountants for corporate income tax returns and file non-resident taxes 

Accounts Payable                   

• Review and approve payment runs 
• Oversee vendor management and maintain employee expense policy 
• Approve employee expenses and review booking of expenses and approvals 
• Manage corporate cellphone account (SIM cards, user additions/removals) 
• Manage and develop the AP Coordinator, providing coaching, evaluation, and workload support 

Accounts Receivable                          

• Coordinate between credit, sales, and customer service functions to resolve issues preventing order entry/release 
• Oversee customer payments and collections, ensuring compliance with credit insurance requirements
• Review customer disputes and ensure they are promptly investigated and resolved 

Treasury & Cash Management                     

• Prepare monthly cash flow projections and monitor bank accounts 
• Authorize bank payment documents and monitor cash flow 
• Follow up on store deposit discrepancies 
• Assist with any banking-related issues 

Payroll                          

• Process payroll entries in financial system and reconcile with payroll provider reports 
• Prepare payroll accruals and file applicable payroll taxes (e.g. EHT)  •          Assist team members with payroll questions and tax-related issues

Controlling & Financial Planning

• Prepare DOS sales budget/forecast and weekly distribution 
• Coordinate budgeted discounts by channel and calculate DOS expenses for budget/forecast 
• Prepare monthly reporting to monitor store payroll 
• Prepare BEPs for lease renewals, new store proposals, and restyling projects 
• Prepare policies for stores (e.g., deposits, tax procedures) 
• Analyze retail performance including retail KPI and sell-through analysis

• Prepare wholesale sales forecasts 
• Prepare profitability file (gross to net) for each new season 
• Provide analysis to determine markdown support impacts 
• Book and monitor co-op support 
• Analyze Amazon contractual deductions and request related markdowns 
• Support the wholesale commercial team to quantify the profitability of sales

• Prepare structure costs budget/forecasts (structure and sales force) 
• Monitor compliance with budget and report variances 
• Analyze sales, margin, and expense trends across provinces to identify opportunities 
• Assist the Country Manager with P&L analysis, preparation of reports and presentations 
• Function as key financial advisor to the Country Manager on day-to-day controlling, tracking, and analysis of financial performance against budgets, quarterly forecasts, and other targets

Italian HQ Liaison & External Relations                  

• Serve as the primary financial liaison with Italian Headquarters on all reporting, compliance, and strategic matters 
• Coordinate group auditor activities for interim and year-end audits 
• Liaise with HQ regarding lease renewals, legal issues, and claims 
• Represent Geox Canada financially to external parties including government authorities, auditors, tax agents, and banking institutions 
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, banking institutions, and auditors
• Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings 

Legal, Insurance & Administration                          

• Comment on contracts and agreements (vendors, customers, general contractors) 
• Manage relationship with local insurance broker and oversee annual COI update 
• Follow up on lease-related insurance matters 
• Calculate annual weights of recyclable materials produced by province and prepare stewardship reporting for BC, ON, and QC authorities 
• Review and approve store maintenance requirements 
• Maintain alarm and building access rights at head office 
• Work on special projects as needed

Position Requirements                     

Required Skills & Attributes                       

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (ASPE and IFRS) 
• Proven experience creating financial statements and managing the full month-end/year-end close cycle 
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy 
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under strict deadlines 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative—a self-starter who does not wait for direction 
• Comfortable operating in a lean team environment where the Finance Manager is both leader and doer 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships internally and with HQ 
• Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders 
• Resilience and adaptability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment 

Key Competencies                  

Working Conditions                

• Primarily office-based role with extended periods of computer and desk work
• Periodic peak workload during close, forecasting, budget and HQ reporting cycles 
• May be required to support time-sensitive issues and projects outside normal working hours, when business needs dictate

• Salary: Starting at $120,000 CAD
• RRSP: Employer matching program
• Benefits: Health, dental, extended health, vision, LTD, Critical Illness
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off: Paid vacation, personal days, and statutory holidays