Financial Controller - North America

SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else. 

SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views. Approximately 80% of its audience is between the ages of 18 to 40. It is privately held and has achieved high double digit annual growth and profitability since its inception

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Financial Controller is responsible for producing accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and other financial information. He/She is also accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the maintenance of a system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, ensure the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and compliance with IFRS.  

Responsibilities

Reporting and process improvement 70%

• Manage all corporate accounting operations including GL and cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition
• Participate in the development of management systems and practices to ensure rigorous tracking to increase internal efficiencies
• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Coordinate the company audit process and collaborations with auditors
• Research technical accounting issues 
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

People leadership & development - 30% 

• Work with Managers to ensure hiring targets are being met
• Hold weekly one-on-ones, conduct performance reviews, analyze individual KPIs and assess promotion readiness to help each contributor evolve in their roles
• Ensure team mobilization by regularly gauging team engagement and implementing appropriate means to create a transparent, collaborative and productive work environment
• Identify current gaps within the team/department structure and work with Senior Leadership on resourcing plans
• Establish the resource plan for the direct team
• Establish the short term objectives for the department and ensure team's are engaged towards achieving the department's missions
• Enforce the Department's mission and vision throughout the teams

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Professional designation (CA, CGA, CMA / CPA) 
• A minimum of 10 years experience in progressive accounting roles
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Financial Controller with systems implementation
• Experience with SAP, strong asset
• Experience in financial statements preparation
• Experience in digital media or international retail industry, an asset
• Experience consolidating numerous legal entities in multiple jurisdictions, currencies and reporting in different Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Good English and French written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple simultaneous assignments
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a past-paced performance-driven environment, dealing with ambiguity and change