About canfitpro

canfitpro is the largest provider of education in the Canadian fitness industry. Founded in 1993 as a voice for all fitness professionals canfitpro delivers accessible quality education certifications conferences trade shows and membership services. canfitpros over 24000 members include some of the worlds best fitness professionals health club operators industry suppliers and fitness consumers.

Our passion is our purpose - canfitpro inspires fitness as a desired career and lifestyle to create positive change in the lives of others.

Core Values Purpose and Vision

At canfitpro we live and breathe our Core Values of Caring Community Curiosity Commitment Customer Mindset Contribution and Cultivate a Passion for Fitness and we are here for a Purpose: To inspire fitness as a desired career and lifestyle to create positive change in the lives of others. Our vision is aspiring to deliver accessible learning experiences to a global audience making fitness and mental health a part of personal wellness for everyone.

Job Overview

The Manager of Finance & Accounting is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information through the monitoring and maintenance of processes reporting and reconciliation responsibilities. This role oversees and leads the Finance and Accounting Team.

As a leader the Manager leads by example and sets clear vision for the team demonstrating fair decision making and providing necessary resources direction to make team and individual performance goals attainable. Excellent leadership and people skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensures accuracy of monthly and annual financial statements

• Co-ordinates the gathering of data financial reporting & analysis for leadership and maintains a data base of this information to be used in monthly quarterly and annual financial meetings future strategy and execution decisions.

• Maintains the setup of General Ledger accounts and ensures financial reporting is appropriately updated

• Collaborates with GoodLife Accounting to ensure statement deadlines are met

• Oversees Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable and approves all reconciliation reporting

• Provides analysis for AR collection and AP invoicing to provide insights and recommendations to management team

• Assesses the accuracy of invoices in the CRM and creates additional reporting to support collection efforts

2. Plans and prepares the annual budget for canfitpro in tandem with the executive and management team at canfitpro and the Finance and Accounting Team at GoodLife

• Provides direction and support to the managers in order to help them achieve financial targets and holds them accountable to financial targets

• Schedules and collaborates with department managers to complete budget

• Analyzes annual seasonality and its impact on monthly budgets

• Maintains reporting for actual financial results to projected budget

3. Manages direct reports and the people requirements of the Department/Team using provided tools and resources to ensure the successful execution of all key responsibilities and tasks retention of great talent and high Associate engagement.

• Facilitates recruitment of direct reports alongside the Talent Acquisition Department to ensure adequate resourcing based on approved Department/Team budget

• Leads the onboarding coaching learning development and performance management of all direct reports to ensure a positive and safe working experience

4. Manages internal reporting for annual Audit performed by external firm

• Collaborates with Goodlife team to ensure accurate year-end financial statement

• Provides answers and feedback to initial auditor inquiry

• Researches and responds to additional follow up until audit close

Communication/Business Relationships

Internal (within the Organization)

Contacts: Contacts: COO Directors Management Team & All Staff

Purpose of Communication: Provides financial statement analysis by department manages budgeting process implements cost saving and efficiencies to streamline operations and maximize net earnings

External (outside the Organization)

Contacts: Third party vendors/Partners

Purpose of Communication: Contract management and escalations management for AR and AP invoicing

Education

Minimum Required: Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration Finance or Accounting

Work Experience

Minimum Required:

• 3 years previous experience in an accounting position

• 3 years previous experience in a leadership position

Preferred:

• 5 years previous experience in an accounting position

• 5 years previous experience in a leadership position

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Minimum Required:

• CPA Accounting designation in good standing

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills

• Solid analytical and problem solving

• Exemplary time management planning and organization skills

• Superior verbal and written communication skills

• High level of motivation a positive attitude and the ability to work in an ever-changing environment

• Ability to manage and effectively prioritize projects

• Knowledge of Great Plains CRM platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics and Moneris POS is an asset

Core Competencies

Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Is aware of each direct reports career goals. Constructs compelling development plans and executes them. Pushes direct reports to accept. Will take on direct reports who require more support and attention. Is a people builder.

Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Can motivate direct reports and team or project members. Can assess each persons hot button and use it to get the best out of them. Empowers others. Invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility. Makes each individual feel their work is important. Is someone people like working for and with.

Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and sets objectives and goals. Develops schedules and assignments and breaks down work into steps. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals and consistently evaluates results.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers. Gets customer information and uses it to help improve our products and services. Acts with the customer in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Process Management: Good at determining the processes necessary to get things done can simplify complex processes and maximize resources. Understands how to separate and/or combine tasks into efficient workflow. Knows how to best organize people and activities. Knows what to measure and how to measure it and can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cant.

People Leadership

Direct Reports: 2

Titles of Direct Reports: Senior Finance Administrator

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Working Environment with 2-3 days in office

• Continuous sitting use of computer keyboard and phone

• Continuous screen time demanding audio and visual attention

• Able to travel to events in Canada if required for business purposes

• Able to work some evenings or weekends as required

Perks of working at canfitpro

• To help lead canfitpro in its vision- we aspire to deliver accessible learning experiences to a global audience making fitness and mental health a part of personal wellness for everyone.

• FREE Fitness membership and discounted membership for friends and family.

• Group benefits plan designed to meet employees basic and life-changing benefits needs.

• Diversity Equity and Inclusion Learning to create and support a culture of learning unlearning and celebrating our differences.

• You will receive a paid day off during your birthday month every year.

• Your career development is supported through free online learning in all areas of our business

• canfitpro provides access to our certifications and continuing education at no cost.

• Employee Recognition Program - Bucket list - Earn coins that can be redeemed for various gift cards.

Compensation:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

canfitpro is committed to creating a diverse inclusive and equitable environment to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people of all underrepresented groups including (but not limited to) people of any gender age or religion members of the LGBTQIA2 community BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities veterans and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Canfitpro.

Canfitpro is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request we will make accommodations available during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

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