Contrôleur/ VP Finance - Controller/ VP Finance

at  Foodtastic

À PROPOS DE NOUS:

Fondé en 2016, Foodtastic est une des plus grandes compagnies de restaurants au Canada. Durant les cinq dernières années, les ventes totales de l’ensemble des restaurants sont passées de 50mm de $ à plus de 1 milliard de $. Notre portfolio de 27 chaînes de restaurants inclus Milestones, Second Cup, Pita Pit, Quesada, La Belle et La Bœuf et les Rôtisseries Benny.
Nous sommes dévoués à créer des relations extraordinaires avec nos franchisés et offrir à tous nos client une expérience culinaire mémorable. Notre croissance ne serait pas possible sans la créativité, le dévouement et l’esprit entrepreneurial de nos collaborateurs. Nous continuons à développer l’équipe et sommes toujours à la recherche de candidats exceptionnels pour joindre Foodtastic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA requis
• Baccalauréat en comptabilité, en finance ou dans un autre domaine quantitatif.
• Expérience significative au niveau du contrôle financier - au moins 8+ années dans des fonctions équivalentes en finance ; 5+ années d’expérience dans des fonctions financières de haut niveau (conseil, Big 4, etc.) un grand plus.
• Très innovant dans la résolution de problèmes, doté de solides compétences interpersonnelles, multitâches, organisationnelles et de planification de projets, et d’une capacité avérée à respecter des délais serrés.
• Débrouillardise et persévérance : Capable de rechercher des informations, de résoudre des problèmes conceptuels, de mobiliser des ressources et d’obtenir des résultats dans des situations difficiles.
• Une expérience dans des environnements de démarrage à rythme rapide est préférable - capacité à travailler confortablement sous pression, dans un environnement en constante évolution et dans des délais serrés.
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite. Capacité à traiter des problèmes complexes et à présenter des recommandations et des conclusions de manière claire et concise.
• Excellente maîtrise de Microsoft Excel et PowerPoint.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 2016, Foodtastic is already one of the largest restaurant companies in Canada. We have increased system sales in the last five years from less than $50mm to over $1B. Our current portfolio of 27 brands includes Milestones Grill & Bar, Second Cup Café, Pita Pit, Quesada, La Belle et La Boeuf, and Rôtisseries Benny.
We are passionate about building our franchisee partnerships and providing our guests with a memorable dining experience. Our growth would not be possible without our people’s creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurship. We continue to build the team and always look for exceptional candidates to join Foodtastic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA Required
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or other quantitative focus
• Significant experience at Financial Controller level - at least 8+ years Finance equivalent functions; 5+ years of experience in senior finance roles (Consulting, Big 4, etc.) a big plus
• Highly innovative problem solver possessing strong interpersonal, multi-tasking, organizational, project planning skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Resourceful and relentless: Independently capable of seeking information, solving conceptual problems, corralling resources, and delivering results in challenging situations.
• Experience in fast paced, start-up environments is preferred - able to work comfortably under pressure, frequently changing landscape and tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to deal with complex problems and present recommendations and findings in a clear, concise format.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Accounting Operations

• Lead global accounting capabilities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury functions
• Manage monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all tasks, with attention to reporting, and operating expense accruals
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems
• Produce statutory accounts and manage the audit cycle, as required in accordance with local regulations
• Ensure timely financial and management reporting to external stakeholders, including monthly and quarterly financial packages for parent company books
• Have a strong understanding of cash flow statement preparation, revenue recognition, equity compensation transactions & accounting, EPS, and equity financing accounting
• Lead analysis of technical accounting issues: provide well-supported and documented interpretation of GAAP, identify relevant changes in accounting guidance and monitor processes for compliance with accounting literature

Financial Management & Controls

• Active management of overhead and support the business in finding cost savings
• Develop and maintain a best in practice internal control environment focused on establishing and maintaining formal accounting policies, practices, and procedures to ensure US and local GAAP compliance
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Implement continuous improvement opportunities in all areas of responsibility
• Monitor business performance and cash flow/projections
• Support strategic planning through financial planning and analysis responsibilities
• Manage the travel and expense process and ensure policy compliance

Tax

• Support the execution and implementation of the company’s global tax strategy
• Assist in providing tax advisory to mitigate tax risks and exposure
• Work with the Director at the parent company to ensure all relevant tax deadlines and regulations are satisfied

Relationship Management

• Maintain a stable relationship with outsourced vendors and monitor trends/variances
• Lead the relationship with our independent auditors; manage the annual audit and quarterly review process
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high performing, professional team