Finance Manager

Job title: Finance Manager

Job description: Finance Manager (Full-Time)

Based in Victoria, BC, we value work/life balance, and are open to a hybrid of Remote and In-Person work arrangements. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 to ensure our hiring practices and work environments are aligned with provincial health orders.

We’re on a quest to find a Finance Manager to manage the accounting and financial reporting for a fast-growing, project-based hi-tech organization.

Core Responsibilities:

• Be the accountable person for the finance function under the guidance of an external CFO (PT) and liaise with tax accountant
• Provide guidance to the Bookkeeper (PT) and make recommendations on future departmental hiring needs
• Develop the project accounting process and track project costs
• Lead the development of actionable management reporting, financial modelling, dashboards, KPIs and overseeing financial performance
• Lead all monthly financial reporting to business units including actual to budget results and the creation of rolling forecasts
• Support the development and preparation of financial models for government funding opportunities, complex business cases and decision support
• Drive the continued improvement of our Finance function by proposing and implementing systems, tools, templates and streamlined processes based on best practice
• Assist with design and maintenance of the accounting, budgeting, and reporting systems, including identifying tools and initiatives to improve our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) data and processes
• Assist in the preparation of investor presentation and materials

Requirements

About You:

• CPA designation or equivalent

• Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 10+ years experience in progressive accounting and finance related roles
• 5+ years experience and deep knowledge of FP&A, financial reporting and project accounting
• Expert-level Excel modelling skills
• QuickBooks online experience an asset
• Strong analytical skills combined with business acumen and ability to advise on strategy
• Able to manage change and ambiguity
• Able to thrive in a start-up environment and implement new systems, procedures, tools and templates for the organization based on organizational needs and best practice
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and people management skills with diverse groups
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities
• Remarkable organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
• Positive attitude; Desire to continuously learn and problem-solve

Benefits

Open Ocean Robotics provides competitive compensation, group benefits, vacation, and a stock option plan which makes you an owner in Open Ocean Robotics, benefiting from the growth that you will help drive.

Our team is purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About Us:

Open Ocean Robotics, Canada’s first autonomous boat company, was created in 2019 to address the national and global challenge of being able to monitor and protect our oceans affordably, efficiently and safely.

Operating on oceans around the world, Open Ocean Robotics is a rapidly growing leader in solar-powered autonomous boats. We are transforming how we study, protect and utilize our oceans, and helping to build an ocean IoT.

We’re driven by a pioneering spirit to push boundaries and make the seemingly impossible possible. Together, we can achieve that goal, growing our team of highly skilled people and offering you the opportunity to tackle big challenges with solutions that make a difference.

If you’re motivated by a passion for learning and a deep care for the ocean, the climate and the planet’s wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

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