Finance Manager

POSITION: Finance Manager

Report to: VP of Finance and Operations

Direct Reports: Sr. Financial Analyst, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Coordinator, Accounting Assistant, Sr Talent Program Specialist

Hours: Full Time Salary, 40 hours per week, M-F, some evenings and weekends may be required.

Parenting is hard, and everyone wants the best for their children. That’s where we come in! At Snuggle Bugz, we look to instill confidence in parents navigating the early stages of parenthood. Currently we are missing a critical link (aka YOU) and seeking a candidate armed with passion and the ability to provide key leadership to our finance team.

The Finance Manager will assist in driving our business and being a champion of operational excellence in the Finance function of the company.

The Finance

Manager is a unique leader – one who is both strategic and hands-on (and is equally energized by both). Someone who achieves and enables a commitment to excellence by providing the infrastructure and methodologies to enable continuous improvement and facilitate the successful execution of day-to-day operations and projects within finance.

The Finance

Manager will be responsible for assisting with the Company’s accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures as well as the preparation of financial statements and reporting to Senior Management. This role oversees a multi-channel business spanning retail stores across Ontario and British Columbia, our ecommerce site, and marketplace channels, and serves as a key partner to the VP of Finance and Operations and the broader leadership team.

REQUIREMENTS

- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a multi location environment, including full-cycle accounting, month end close, and financial statement preparation
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA), in good standing
- Experience processing and approving payroll, including multi-province payroll, statutory remittances, and year-end reporting (T4s)
- 3+ years of People Management experience, with a track record of coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams
- Previous experience in the Retail Industry and/or ecommerce would be an asset, particularly with inventory costing, multi-channel revenue (stores, web, and marketplace), and payment processor reconciliations
- Solid understanding of ASPE and Canadian commodity taxes (HST, GST, PST) across multiple provinces




- Experience with ERP and POS systems; experience with BlueLink and Shopify would be an asset
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and recommend practical solutions
- Shows initiative and ownership, consistently driving tasks to completion
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and comfort working with large data sets
- Comfort with AI and automation tooling considered an asset, along with a genuine interest in streamlining processes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced, growing business
- Hands on entrepreneurial spirit and drive

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead preparation and review of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting packages, including month end close and GL ownership, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and variance commentary, as well as compliance reporting
- Assist in preparation and review of the annual budget, revisions to budget, and tracking latest estimates throughout the fiscal year, partnering with department leaders to understand key drivers and variances
- Analyze and generate required reporting to monitor the performance of the Company, including gross margin, store and channel profitability, and key operating metrics
- Oversee multi-channel revenue reconciliation across retail stores, ecommerce, and marketplace channels, including payment processor and payout settlements
- Oversee inventory accounting, including costing, freight and landed cost accruals, shrink and damages, and semi-annual physical counts across all retail stores and distribution centre
- Oversee accounts payable, including vendor statement reconciliations, payment runs, and vendor relationships, and monitor cash flow and working capital
- Prepare all required reporting to stakeholders and regulatory bodies, including sales tax filings (HST, GST, PST), statutory remittances, and government surveys
- Lead the day-to-day finance and accounting of the Company,



ensuring transactions are processed accurately and on time and that solid internal controls are maintained
- Effectively lead and manage the Finance Team and be the principal support for the team, overseeing KPIs and metrics, setting clear priorities, and conducting regular one-on-ones and performance feedback
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the finance function, including enhancements within our ERP and POS systems
- Design, document, and maintain internal controls and standard operating procedures for key processes
- Manage the day-to-day Corporate Insurance portfolio and partner with existing vendors including but not limited to our Corporate Insurance Providers, including policy renewals, claims, and required insurance declarations
- Approve bi-weekly payroll and support Talent and Culture with financial enquiries, including payroll variance analysis, benefits reconciliation, and year-end reporting
- Manage the year-end financial statement process with external auditors, including preparation of audit working papers and schedules and coordination of fieldwork
- Review and recommend changes to Corporate Accounting Policies, ensuring alignment with ASPE and evolving business needs
- Partner with Operations, Merchandising, Ecommerce, and Retail teams to provide financial insight that supports sound decision-making
- Manage and prepare ad hoc requests from the Executive Team, including financial modelling and analysis for new store openings, capital investments, and strategic initiatives

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added or modified as required throughout the course of your employment Snuggle Bugz provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, available on request during all aspects of selection process.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy unless otherwise specified. Rest assured, all applications are reviewed by real humans—no robots or AI involved in our recruitment and selection process!

Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
- Payroll: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Finance Manager (Oakville)
🏢 Snuggle Bugz
📍 Oakville