About this role
*About Select Wines*
At Select Wines we proudly represent a portfolio of premium, innovative wines from around the world. With a strong national presence and deep provincial expertise, we collaborate with our partners to share compelling wine stories with Canadian consumers. Our team thrives in an entrepreneurial, passionate culture?united by a love for wine and a drive for excellence.
*Responsibilities*
· Partner closely with the executive team and business to provide financial KPIs and action items.
· Manage the financial health of the organization including all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with auditors, bank loans, and governments.
· Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, A&P expense management, cash flow and reporting.
· Manage and oversee the daily accounting operations including:
o Month and end-year process
o Accounts payable/receivable/collections
o General ledger
o Payroll
o Treasury, budgeting
o Cash forecasting
o Revenue and expenditure variance analysis
o Capital assets reconciliations
o Intercompany transactions
o Bank Loan & Credit Facility
o Tax compliance & Audits
· Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
· Implement efficient accounting practices, systems, and procedures.
· Build and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
*Organizational Structure:*
· Reports directly to the CEO
· Existing Finance lead transitioning out
· Manages 4 direct reports with a total accounting team of 8 staff
· Has support of a Fractional CFO, automation and ERP experts
*Long-Term Objectives *
· Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management.
· Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures.
· Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
· Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective action.
· Improve data-input efficiency through innovative process development.
· Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies including building & training employees, upgrade ERP, and streamlining accounting work process.
*Candidate Profile:*
· Prior experience as Senior Controller / Finance Director.
· Willing to be hands-on in a fast-paced environment to enhance the finance function.
· Multi-entity or intercompany environments.
· ERP experience with Microsoft Business Central is considered an asset.
· Audit and compliance experience preferred.
· Strong communication skills across both operational and executive teams.
· Distribution, wholesale, CPG, or inventory-heavy businesses preferred.
· Familiarity with multi-jurisdiction tax or alcohol distribution.
Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision care
Application question(s): * Do you have previous experience as a Senior Controller or Finance Director?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1