Finance & Accounting Manager at Leon Cycle - Markham, Ontario Finance & Accounting Manager - Leon Cycle

Finance & Accounting Manager

Leon Cycle

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Category: Finance & Accounting

Salary: 80,000 - 110,000 CAD / yearly

Full-time


Job Description

Leon Cycle is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to plan and set up the overall Finance & Accounting strategy of our company in North America. They will also ensure these processes are carried out effectively, efficiently and within established timelines with their team.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and oversee overall Finance & Accounting strategy for both US & Canada

Manage and take responsibility of all accounting operations including for accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll and utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, taxes, reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset activity, debt activity etc

Direct the development of annual operating plans, departmental budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, cost reduction initiatives/recommendations and profitability analysis

Successfully complete monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the company, profit & loss, capital base, cash from operations and operational metric reporting

Provide financial analysis support/guidance to all line managers and directors. Monitor the financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation

Ensure the necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the company's assets and adhere to management policies

Direct the activities and provide leadership to the finance & accounting team, ensuring all Leon Cycle values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities

Adhere to proper Finance & Accounting methods, policies and principles

Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements

Set up and implement SAP by design system within North America Finance & Accounting

Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness

Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships

Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end

Other special ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA accreditation

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant leadership experience in a high growth company

Experience with setting up new processes and procedures or in a start up company preferred

Experience with reconciling and analyzing financial data

Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring team members preferred

High degree of accuracy, extremely detail oriented and ability to multitask

Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and SAP by design required

Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision, and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding on how to use Quickbooks and Shopify. Experience dealing with taxation and CRA is highly regarded.

Perks & Benefits

100% Benefits paid for by company from the date of hire

Be part of a growing team throughout Canada & US

Discount on ebikes, services, and accessories

Other employee perks and fun things as we continue to grow!

Why Join Us?

Leon Cycle is the retail arm of the LEISGER Cycle Group, manufacturers of premium electric bikes under the brand names NCM and LEISGER, and of electric bike components under Das-Kit and DeHawk. The LEISGER Cycle Group set up its online retail in 2014 in Germany; the company is fast growing in market share and expanded throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand Now, and most recently in US and Canada.

Leon Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations in accordance with the Accessible Canada Act during the application process are available upon request.