Finance Manager at Mercana — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Company Mercana is one of North America’s leading home furnishings wholesalers, with interior designers and retail partners around the globe. As a “design-first” company, we produce unique pieces for the home each season, including wall art, furniture, lighting, and home decor accessories. Summary Reporting to the VP Finance & Operations, the Finance Manager is a key leader within the finance function, responsible for financial reporting, treasury, accounts payable, credit and collections, business insights, and team leadership. This role goes beyond traditional accounting to provide data-driven analytical support, enhance financial visibility, and support strategic initiatives across the organization. This position will support the VP with workflow process improvements, internal controls and projects. Responsibilities: GENERAL ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS Responsible for the timely generation of monthly financial statements Maintains and reviews the month-end checklist to ensure accuracy and completement of the financial statements Prepares and posts month-end journal entries and adjusting journal entries Responsible for maintenance and recordings of fixed assets and the monthly fixed asset depreciation process; keeps records of all capital expenditure purchases for the bank Manages Year-end processes and all reporting needs for both CAN and US Filings of all annual reports for all Mercana companies Maintains department-level and territory-level profitability reporting Provides monthly variance analysis of expense and cost accounts Maintain and review the monthly reconciliation of key accounts Collaborates across departments and with the head of production to ensure all costs relating to production are accurately accounted for, to properly reflect the financial state of this area on the balance sheet and income statement DATA & SYSTEMS Own financial data integrity across Dynamics Business Central & Power BI reporting layer Translate business needs into reporting outputs TREASURY Manages banking operations such as bank inquiries and administration Responsible for cash management and cash flow forecasting by using MS Power BI and cash management-related reports in MS Dynamics Business Central Facilitates daily funding requirements and cash transfers between accounts Responsible for the administration of corporate credit cards Manages and plans USD/CAD purchases and hedges against FX exposure when beneficial Supports with treasury process improvements, including but not limited to, cash flow forecasts, automations of reporting and treasury dashboards INVENTORY ACCOUNTING & COSTING Own full inventory accounting cycle, including subledger to GL reconciliation Ensure accuracy of FIFO costing and landed cost allocations (freight & duty) Analyze inventory valuation, aging, slow-moving and obsolete inventory Partner with Warehouse teams on inventory accuracy and Cycle count adjustments Review and post the monthly Art production inventory count Review inventory adjustments and write-offs, and do the financial posting Develop month-end inventory reporting: turns, aging, margin Implement and strengthen internal controls over inventory movement and valuation ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Responsible for overseeing all functions within Accounts payable Responsible for all aspects of vendor relationship management Works with direct reports to enhance workflow processes, staff performance, training and development Reviews and assists the team with invoice coding Review and approve container (imports) related payments Review and approve weekly payment runs Review and approve benefit-related monthly payments STRATEGIC FINANCE SUPPORT Supports VP Finance in Budgeting, Forecasting, and bank reporting Participate in cross-functional initiatives (Marketplace, Supply Chain, Operations) Assists in maintaining accounting procedures and policies Skills and Qualifications Passionate about innovation, improvements and making a difference Builds relationships and establishes rapport through building trust and making connections Having a CPA designation and post-designation working experience would be an asset Experience in wholesale, inventory-based or retail business preferred Has a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience and/or equivalent combination of related education and experience Has the necessary leadership skills, training & experience to be able to empower and develop the direct reports Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience is an asset Power BI or similar reporting tools experience Enjoys solving complex problems in an environment that is constantly evolving; has strong critical thinking skills Aspires to excellence! What We Offer: Competitive Salary Package Annual vacation packages starting at 3 weeks Extended Health & dental, including an HCSA Access to exclusive employee discounts and deals for Mercana staff. A dynamic work environment with great coworkers A beautiful modern office space Balance in-office collaboration with one flexible remote day per week Company-funded events Career development potential If you are a self-motivated professional seeking a rewarding opportunity to excel in the furniture distribution and retail sector, we want to hear from you. Join our team at Mercana and become part of a dynamic and customer-focused organization that values innovation and teamwork. To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience and accomplishments. We appreciate all applicants’ interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Mercana is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.