About RennaïDiscover Rennaï, the beauty and modern self-care destination of the future.About RennaïDiscover Rennaï, the beauty and contemporary self-care destination of the future.At Rennaï, we are dedicated to helping individuals achieve well-being through 360° self-care in a highly accessible setting. Inspired by the French word Renaissance, meaning rebirth and renewal, we are committed to empower individuals on their journey towards self-care, self-love, and self-discovery.Our range of carefully curated beauty products from around the world is complemented by personalized self-care services, including consultations with beauty, nutrition, and wellness experts. We offer a variety of services to nourish the mind, body, and soul, providing everything you need to feel your best, both inside and out.Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and continuous-improvement-focused Controller to ensure the integrity of Rennaï's accounting operations and financial information. The Controller will lead and actively participate in day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial records and the timely execution of accounting activities. This role combines strategic financial oversight with hands‐on responsibility for financial close, journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, inventory accounting, cost management, budgeting, and performance analysis.Reporting to the COO, this individual will partner closely with Merchandising, Procurement, Store Operations, Logistics, and other department leaders to support profitable growth, operational discipline, and sound business decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Close & ReportingLead and actively participate in month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality financial informationPrepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statementsOversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting financial schedulesAnalyze financial results, trends, and variances and clearly communicate key findings and recommendations to managementMaintain a disciplined close calendar and continuously improve process efficiency, documentation, and reporting qualityPrepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as required to support an accurate and timely closePerform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual transactions or variancesActively participate in monthly, quarterly,



and year-end accounting activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial recordsAccounting Operations & Internal ControlsOversee and participate in general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, tax filings, banking activities, credit card processing, gift card accounting, and cash management.Support the accounting team in resolving day-to-day operational accounting issues and month-end requirementsDevelop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, financial procedures, and internal controls designed to safeguard company assetsEnsure compliance with applicable accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policiesCoordinate with external auditors and prepare the documentation required for the successful completion of auditsIdentify and implement improvements to accounting workflows, automation, documentation, and ERP utilizationEnsure accurate reconciliation and control of POS, e-commerce, payment platforms, and related financial systems.Inventory, Cost & Profitability ManagementOversee and participate in inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, adjustments, inventory variances, and reconciliations between financial and operational systemsMonitor and analyze cost of goods sold, gross margins, expenses, inventory levels, and key cost driversImplement and maintain cost-accounting methodologies appropriate for a retail environmentIdentify cost-reduction opportunities and recommend actions to improve operating efficiency and profitabilityPartner with Merchandising, Procurement, Store Operations, and Logistics to improve cost accuracy, inventory management, pricing, and margin strategiesMaintain financial oversight of lease accounting, occupancy costs, and real estate-related financial obligations.Financial Planning, Analysis & Business SupportPartner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to assess financial impacts of inventory flow, logistics, procurement, and other supply chain initiatives.Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes with the Senior Director, Finance, Risk & Technology,



and department leadersPrepare budget and forecast variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to improve performanceTrack key performance indicators, including sales, margins, expenses, inventory turnover, cash flow, and profitability by channel or categoryPerform financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business-case analysis for new initiatives, investments, and expansion projectsProvide reliable and actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-makingTeam Leadership & CollaborationLead, coach, and develop the Finance team while actively participating in critical accounting activities and supporting operational execution during peak periods and month-end close cycles. The Controller serves as both a people leader and a hands‐on accounting professional who ensures the quality and accuracy of the department's work.Ensure effective allocation of responsibilities, training, succession planning, and operational continuity across the Finance function.Act as a finance business partner to cross-functional teams, including Payroll, Operations, Supply Chain, and Real Estate.Oversee and participate in the continuous improvement of business systems, reporting tools, and BI processes to support data integrity, operational efficiency, and decision-making.First 90 Days GoalsFirst 30 DaysBecome proficient with Rennaï's ERP, reporting tools, close calendar, accounting policies, and retail operating modelBuild strong relationships with the Finance team and key cross-functional stakeholdersFirst 60 DaysTake ownership of the monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and key control activitiesAssess inventory accounting, reporting processes, and control gaps and prioritize practical improvementsFirst 90 DaysDeliver a reliable and timely financial close with clear management reporting and variance analysisImplement initial process and control improvements and establish a roadmap for further automation and scalabilityWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a CPA designation is considered a strong assetProgressive accounting and financial-control experience, including financial close and statements; retail, consumer goods,inventory-based, or high-volume experience is preferredStrong knowledge of internal controls, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisExperience supervising, coaching, or developing an accounting teamAdvanced Excel and ERP skills (LS Retail is an asset), strong analytical and bilingual communication abilities, and a high level of integrity, judgment, and discretion. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Controller (Mount Royal)
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