Financial Accountant

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Job Title: Financial Accountant

Status: Full-time

Location: Cambridge, Ontario

Work Conditions: On-site

Reports to: Finance Manager, Controller

Functional Department: Finance

Pay: $60,000 - $75,000

Expected hours: 40 per week

Company Overview

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy (LVMH) Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 120 years, we have dedicated ourselves to developing unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design.

We seek to attract, recruit and develop the most talented individuals with all levels of experience. The diversity of our ecosystem offers each person unparalleled career opportunities and therefore holds a definite appeal for candidates. Thanks to our exemplary sourcing and recruitment approach, we are widely recognized as a preferred employer.

Our products are created with longevity in mind because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Join us to discover your own.

Role Overview

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will support a variety of accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, inter-company invoicing, inventory valuation, and month-end close activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of financial records and timely reporting, contributing to the overall financial health and operational efficiency of the company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and process accounts receivable, including all intercompany invoicing and reporting to management.

Conduct month-end inventory valuation and related adjustments.

Perform daily bank clearing and comprehensive bank reconciliations.

Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.

Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Prepare and analyze month-end financial reports.

Develop and maintain KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reporting.

Maintain and reconcile various balance sheet accounts, including prepaids and current liabilities.

Reconcile and file sales tax returns (HST, PST).

Review and book corporate income tax provisions.

Support management with detailed financial analysis.

Build and support KPI reporting for Plant Operations.

Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and assist with tax filings.

Support internal and external audits.

Implement and maintain robust internal controls.

Provide financial insights and recommendations to management to support decision-making.

Participate in special projects and initiatives as required.

Duties may be subject to change as business requirements change.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

1-3 years of experience in financial accounting roles.

Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS).

Familiarity with Canadian tax regulations, including corporate income taxes and sales taxes.

Experience working with foreign currency conversions and accounting.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), and Advanced MS Excel skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate financial information clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA designation nice to have but not required.

Familiarity with Canadian sales tax regulations (PST, HST).

Experience with inter-company transactions and foreign currency accounting.

Familiarity with Power Query is a nice to have.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles specific to manufacturing (e.g., standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation).

Familiarity with manufacturing processes and their financial implications.

Understanding of inventory management, production costs, and supply chain finance.

High level of integrity and commitment to ethical financial practices.

We would like to speak to individuals who are aligned with our core values of having an entrepreneurial spirit and collaborating as a team with no room for ego. We operate as one crew and celebrate our differences as we strive to be agile and resilient.

RIMOWA leverages AI technology within its electronic screening processes.