Job title:
VP Finance or Finance Director
Company
Job description
House of Anansi Press and Groundwood Books is seeking a candidate to fill the position of VP Finance or Finance Director, depending on the experience level of the candidate.Who We AreHouse of Anansi Press is Canada’s leading independent publisher. We specialize in finding, developing, and publishing writers of literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama, as well as works in translation. Groundwood Books was founded in 1978 with a mandate to publish children’s books of the highest possible quality for all ages, which has grown to include fiction, picture books, graphic novels, and nonfiction.We publish very good books, and we also like to think that our office is a very good place to work! We are a collaborative, collegial team who are passionate about our creators and the stories we publish, although we also value work-life balance, having fun, and celebrating all things books. We have a lunch club with rotating themes, enjoy “Summer Friday” work hours during the warmer months, and love book launches almost as much as we love books.Role SummaryWe are looking for a VP Finance or Finance Director to lead and manage the accounting and financial reporting functions of our company. We expect the person in this role to be forward thinking regarding accounting processes to support the company’s goals, encourage and empower the team, and be a strategic finance partner to the management team. The VP Finance/Finance Director reports to the President and works closely with the Accounting Manager.ResponsibilitiesFunctional Oversight
- Manage the general ledger and supervise the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring timely and accurate recording and reconciliation of revenue and expenses across the company and by third-party providers, and producing monthly financial statements.
- Maintain and improve the company’s accounting and control systems, by entity and on a consolidated basis, developing expertise in the optimal use of Acumen Book accounting software, and ensuring information is integrated and consistent across Acumen and the company’s other supporting systems.
- Control, report and forecast the company’s cash position and financial flows through multiple payment systems and bank accounts.
- Manage relationship with our bank and oversee transition to increased digital banking.
- Participate in inventory management at the financial oversight level, e.g., financial modelling of various scenarios.
Payroll & Benefits
- Manage payroll by outside payroll service provider and associated entries to accounting system.
- Liaise with employee benefits provider and insurance providers.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare annual budgets and revised forecasts as needed, in consultation with the President and budgetary managers; provide variance analysis on actuals vs budgets, revised forecasts and prior years.
- Provide data and financial information for grant applications, tax credit applications and business development opportunities, and other analysis and modelling as needed.
Tax & Compliance
- Support the company’s external audit team with timely preparation of information.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial tax requirements, including employer taxes and HST/GST.
- Update documentation of Finance department processes and controls as they evolve.
Finance Partner
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among all departments on finance and accounting matters; anticipate and problem-solve related issues; champion and support evolving processes to ensure a cohesive approach across the departments that streamlines workflow and optimizes efforts.
- Mentor and support the Accounting Manager as well as other staff in the financial management aspects of their roles.
Expected salary
Location
Toronto, ON
Job date
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 05:10:55 GMT
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