Poppy Barley Job Openings
Senior Accountant
Description
About Poppy Barley
Poppy Barley is a Canadian brand rethinking every step of the fashion industry—from design to factory relationships to shopping experience. We create luxury, sustainable products at fair prices while being driven by our commitment to do better for people and the planet.
Your Purpose
The Senior Accountant will serve as a financial business partner, collaborating with internal teams to support business objectives while overseeing the organization’s operational finance requirements. The role will support a broad range of accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, payroll, cash management, foreign currency forward contracts, transactional accounting, general accounting, and financial reporting.
By managing key financial processes and maintaining accurate and complete financial records, the Senior Accountant will help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and provide timely, reliable financial information to support informed decision-making. The role will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to provide effective financial support across the organization.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain the general ledger and support the monthly closing process, ensuring timely reconciliations.
- Maintain and update the company 3 way financial model to reflect strategic business decisions.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to support financial planning
- Collaborate on inventory management processes, including valuation and reconciliation and costing policies
- Liaise with external auditors during annual audits and assist in preparing necessary documentation.
- Mentor and support the accounting clerk, fostering development and teamwork.
- Evaluate, select, and implement financial systems to support revenue and returns reconciliation, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Project based work in collaboration with other departments (ECommerce, Marketing, Customer Care etc.)
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and regulatory obligations, including tax filings.
- Support payroll administration and ensure compliance with applicable payroll regulations, including year end T4 filings and other statutory reporting requirements.
Job Requirements & Credentials:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field
- 5+ years proven accounting experience
- Professional accounting certification (CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA) preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance
- Experience with multi-jurisdictions practices (BC, Alberta and others) is an asset
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative approach to teamwork
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization to provide a financial view to their function and responsibilities
What you can expect from us:
- The opportunity to work with a dynamic and passionate team in a fun working environment
- Flexibility in hours and the ability to be approved for our hybrid work schedule
- A competitive wage and benefits package and generous time-off policies
- Discounts on our amazing product
- For the right applicant, this position could be a .8 if desired
How to Apply
Apply through Employment Hero or by emailing justine@poppybarley.com
We thank all applicants for their interest.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Uniqueness is powerful. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. At Poppy Barley, we strive to create a PB team that is reflective of our communities. We believe different perspectives and experiences are powerful–and instrumental to rethinking our industry. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for people and the planet, you will fit our team.