Manager, Financial Services (12 month contract)

We welcome interested candidates based in either the Greater Toronto Area or Greater Vancouver Area.

Overview:

At Saje Natural Wellness were natures original farmacy blending the superpower of plants so you can remedy real life naturally. And like nature were continually growing! As we continue to build our team were seeking talented people to join us: in our stores support offices and distribution centres. We are a purpose-driven people-first organization where collaboration innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive.
We look for individuals who have drive and warmth agility and passion and keep customer experience at the centre of everything they do.
At Saje youll connect with a dynamic community and make a positive impact. Join our team and grow your career alongside the most talented hard working and kind-hearted people out there.

The impact youll make:

Reporting to the VP Finance the Manager Financial Services (AP/AR and Cash Management) is responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Payable team managing the invoicing and payments process overseeing the aging and collectability of receivables and owning the Companys overall cash flow forecasting process. This is a 12 month contract covering a maternity leave.

All Saje Team Members are responsible for contributing to Sajes culture and maintaining a positive environment for themselves and their peers.

What youll do:

• Leads a team of Financial Services Specialists providing guidance to ensure all tasks are being completed in a timely manner as well as mentorship for development and growth
• Oversees the day-to-day activities within the Accounts Payable function including the invoicing payments Concur expenses and vendor statement reconciliations process
• Executes treasury related tasks including ownership of the Companys cash flow forecasting and updating process (with oversight from the VP of Finance and CFO) and completion of payments reporting for weekly cash flow meetings
• Supports Accounting with AP accruals and related adjusting journal entries as part of month end
• Manage and analyze B2B and wholesale invoicing and payments
• Collaborate with the Corporate Sales team to review and validate corporate sales payments accurately and timely
• Partners with real estate advisors on lease administration and ensuring accurate processing of rent transactions (invoices payments sublease receipts etc.) in the ledger
• Maintains strong vendor relationships through timely communication and coordination of payments
• Optimizes the use of systems to increase processing efficiencies and to ensure system controls and AP processes are being adhered to
• Creates a team environment where all Team Members consistently experience a sense of belonging and inclusion

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 58 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting operations including hands-on responsibility for high-volume invoice and payment processing.
• 2 years of people leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to coach mentor and develop team members in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable accrual accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience partnering with Treasury Accounting and cross-functional teams (e.g. Real Estate Operations) to support accurate financial reporting and cash management.
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships resolving discrepancies and maintaining service-oriented communication standards.
• Proficiency with ERP and AP systems and expense management tools (experience with Concur or similar platforms preferred) with a track record of driving process improvements through system optimization.
• Advanced Excel skills including reconciliations data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy efficiency and competing priorities.
• Clear professional communicator with the confidence to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity environments and lease-related AP transactions is considered a strong asset.

Why Saje

Here at Saje we understand that joining a team is an important decision to make so we want to be sure youre supported to do your best work.

The compensation range on average for this position is from $90000 - 100000 annually. Base pay is dependent on market location and mayvary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and internal equity.

In addition to your base we offer:

• A hybrid way of working
• Flexible work hours based on business needs
• Wellness days to ensure youre taking care of your mental and physical health
• Health benefits - comprehensive health vision and dental packages
• Paid sick days
• Generous product discount
• Full onboarding plan and onboarding buddy to help you settle in
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 support resources and information available to you and your family
• GRSP programs
• Paid time off to ensure youre resting & recharging
• Product training to help you learn about the benefits and efficacy of our 100% natural products to support your own wellness journey

Note: The incentive programs benefits and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Join our team!

If this opportunity sounds like you please apply in the link below. Not sure youre 100% the right fit We encourage you to apply even if you dont have all of the listed qualifications. We offer a thorough onboarding experience to set you up for success learning and development support and help you to integrate seamlessly.

All applications are viewed by a member of our team and therefore we do not use AI as part of our screening & selection process. We do use AI to transcribe our preliminary screening calls with our recruitment team. This job posting is for an existing vacancy on our team that we are presently hiring for.

Saje provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and we believe the best teams are made up of diverse perspectives and people. We offer reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and will work with you to ensure you are supported while working at Saje.