Wiser is hiring a
Director of FP&A

Summary

The job is for a Director of Finance at Wiser Solutions, a company that provides in-store and eCommerce intelligence tools. The role involves overseeing global FP&A activities, budgeting, monthly reporting, real-time forecasting, and providing strategic assessments. The position can be remote within Canada or the US.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of business experience in FP&A, with an emphasis on financial modeling
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or relevant field – MBA/MSF a strong plus
• Experience as an analyst for private equity or investment banking is preferred
• Knowledge of SaaS accounting and metrics across a global organization
• Experience with implementing financial software tools (e.g. Vena, PowerBI) is a plus
• Must be hands on, collaborative, detail-oriented, positive, highly organized, and able to multitask through a variety of periodically recurring activities as well as one-off projects
• Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and effectively across all departments, particularly while collaborating with the Executive Team on a daily basis
• Reliable and professional with strong accounting acumen, advanced financial modeling principles, broad knowledge of business operations, and ability to think outside the box
• Experience handling sensitive financial information with a high level of discretion; respect for privacy and appropriate levels of access
• Strong familiarity with Excel and its use in developing financial models

Responsibilities

• Proactive, accurate, and timely financial management reporting including monthly financial statements, budget vs. actual performance, forecasts, and KPIs
• Report on monthly performance versus expectations to ensure financial accuracy and review results with department execs to update real-time operating models
• Maintain visibility on short-term and long-term cash flows through scenario-driven modeling
• Be a collaborative, internal champion by challenging the status quo through predictive models and analytics, applying insights to improve profits and implement best practices
• Identify and exploit opportunities to reduce costs, invest strategically, and consolidate resources
• Expand the FP&A function over time from Analysis to Insights – managing what we measure to maximize ROI/profits across the entire organization and to drive corporate strategies
• Lead a variety of special projects, ad hoc analyses, and risk assessments
• Play critical roles in M&A due diligence and integrations on a global basis
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, and work procedures
• Maintain regular and reliable work attendance

Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience with Vena and Netsuite is strongly preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Pay is established on an individual basis after considering multiple factors such as relevant experience, education, and other qualifications. In addition, we take into account geographical differentials and make sure pay is equitable with our current staff. For this position, our hiring range for base annual pay is estimated to be CAD$170,000 toCAD $180,000
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses and variable pay plans are available for some positions