Finance Manager/Lead

Overview

The job vacancy is for a Finance Manager/Lead position at Inspiration Commerce Group (ICG). This company has rapidly expanded and achieved remarkable growth, scaling from $0 to over $100M in revenue in just 18 months. With acquisitions of six companies in their recent history, ICG is involved in diverse sectors including fashion, affiliate marketing, B2B technology, and niche marketplaces. The company operates on a global scale, conducting business across the USA, UK, and EU.

Role Description

In this role, you will ensure the ability to make informed business decisions based on timely and accurate financial data. You will oversee the process of collecting, recording, and reporting financial information, along with compliance obligations that are crucial for operational efficiency. The position is fully remote, allowing for work flexibility within Canada, the UK, or the EU.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Ownership
You will be responsible for ensuring the team can close the monthly books within three business days. This involves:

• Booking revenue and expenses from various systems.
• Applying inter-company transfer pricing.
• Making necessary accruals.
• Performing journal entries.
• Closing the books for 15 entities globally.

2. Financial Reporting
As part of your duties, you will prepare comprehensive reports for different legal entities and provide a consolidated view for broader operational groups. This will include:

• Income Statements.
• Balance Sheets.
• Cashflow Statements.
• Other management reporting metrics.

3. Tax Coordination
With operations in various jurisdictions, you will be responsible for:

• Calculating, reporting, and filing sales tax/VAT.
• Coordinating year-end tax preparations with external partners.
• Managing corporate filings and tax optimization projects.

4. Automation & Scalable Systems
Embracing technology and modern tools will be part of your expertise, allowing you to:

• Automate repetitive tasks.
• Enhance operational efficiency through innovative means.

Required Skills and Traits

To thrive in this role, ICG emphasizes the importance of specific attributes over formal qualifications:

• Competitiveness and a desire to succeed.
• A willingness to go the extra mile to achieve favorable results.
• A sense of ownership where taking initiative is expected, and problem-solving is essential.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach that encourages digging into issues until resolved.
• Excellent analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

Ideal Candidate

The Finance Manager/Lead role is suited for someone who:

• Has a foundational background in finance and accounting and seeks to advance in their career.
• Enjoys developing automations and systems.
• Is eager to set up financial functions for scalability and efficiency.
• Thrives in dynamic environments where challenges arise frequently.

Conversely, the role may not fit those who:

• Prefer stable and predictable tasks.
• Seek structured mentorship rather than self-driven discovery.
• Prefer managing teams over handling details directly.
• Feel uncomfortable with analytical tasks or working with data.
• Favor stability over a fast-paced and execution-oriented role.

Logistics and Next Steps

Application Process
Applicants will receive feedback within three days. The interview process involves discussions with 2-3 team members and completion of a paid, one-day working session in Toronto. Individuals outside Toronto may be provided travel accommodations.

Work Environment
ICG is committed to creating a remote-first culture while also valuing in-person collaboration periodically. Team members manage their schedules autonomously and are encouraged to take necessary time off, as this increases productivity in the long run.

Conclusion

This Finance Manager/Lead position represents a unique opportunity to join a high-growth organization and make significant contributions to its financial framework. If you possess a robust background in finance, are self-motivated, and are ready for a challenge where your work can have a direct impact on the company’s trajectory, consider applying to Inspiration Commerce Group today.

This job offer was originally published on jobicy.com