Who We Are: Generis organizes and delivers industry leading B2B conferences allowing business leaders to discuss, learn and network. Our focus on transforming the way people connect has allowed us to work with exciting brands such as Amazon, Tesla, NHL, NASA, AstraZeneca, Ford and more! Join a diverse and energetic team, collaborating to produce world-class events. Enjoy a fast-paced work environment with exposure to many industries and opportunities for advancement!
Generis is proudly ranked on;
2020 - The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies - Financial Times
2020 - Growth List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies - Canadian Business and Maclean’s
2020 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail
2019 - Canada’s Top Growing Companies - The Globe and Mail
2017 - Startup50 - Canada’s Top New Growth Companies - Canadian Business
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● In accordance with Toronto Public Health, our Covid Protection Plan requires all in office staff to
be fully vaccinated
● This role is an in office position with work-from-home flexibility up to 7x a month
Senior Financial Analyst
Our Company has grown significantly over the last twenty-four months, and as a result, we are looking to fill a newly created role for a Senior Financial Analyst. This is an excellent role for a self-starter looking for exposure to Accounting, Finance and Tax work and who is willing to grow with our organization. This is the perfect role for someone looking to work with a growing company to help build the finance function, and, as the business grows, grow into a Manager and supervise a team of finance professionals.
Responsibilities
Reporting (30%)
- Accountable for all North America Sales and Accounting Records
- Preparation of Monthly Management Report
- Prepare Monthly P&L
- Prepare Quarterly Cash Flow Forecast & Actuals update
- Ensure the accuracy of Weekly Sales Reports
- Assist with preparation of the Annual Budget for North America and Europe
- Assist with preparation of the Quarterly Forecast updates for North America and Europe
- Assist with the preparation of Canadian , US & EU corporate Tax returns, and monthly HST and VAT returns
Accounts Receivables: (10%)
- Oversee and support Accounts Receivables.
- Provide guidance and strategy to the finance team in dealing with bad debts.
- Ensure that provisions remain below 3%, and work with Sales to manage complex clients.
- Ensure all Sales and contracts are negotiated within policies defined by the Board.
- Oversee all technology related to invoicing and continuously look for improvements to the technology and process.
Operations Finance (20%)
- Review all major procurement contracts to ensure favourable commercial terms, and comparative analysis relative to previous contracts.
- Work with Operations to prepare, review and manage Event budgets
- Review Actuals to Budget with Operations to ensure proper allocation of Event costs
- Collaborate with other departments on budgeting process to obtain inputs for budget and forecast updates
- Provide regular reports to Department heads with regards to Actuals versus Budget
Payroll (30%)
- Review semi-monthly payroll for the North American office
- Prepare monthly payroll for the European office
- Review monthly Commission Statements for Business Development Executives
- Take ownership for all payroll/HR related documents (eg – Promotion Letters, Contracts, etc)
- Lead the annual benefits review and procurement process
- Oversee management of time off and attendance
Finance Technology (5%)
- Work with Finance Director and IT department on enhancing the IT infrastructure of the department, including the following projects:
o Continually participating in the enhancement of reporting automation, primarily via Datarails.
o Improving the integration of finance and sales technology platforms.
o Supporting improvements to commission calculation and reporting.
o Supporting the optimization of payments and webflow architecture.
Accounts Payable (5%)
- Track all payables and assist in ensuring vendors are paid in a timely manner.
Skills and Qualifications:
- University Degree and Post-graduate accounting designation (CPA Preferred)
- Knowledge of full cycle accounting
- Extremely organized, strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional and courteous in email or on the phone. Comfortable interacting with senior executives.
- An understanding of payment processing methods (international wire transfers, credit card processing, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of banking (e.g. issuing wire instructions)
- Excellent aptitude with Microsoft Word & Excel, Google Drive, Quickbooks, Salesforce.
- Experience in working with FP&A Tools (Datarails, Power BI)
- Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- High level of integrity, ability to maintain client confidentiality.
The Package:
- Base salary with annual review periods for growth
- Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
- 10 days’ vacation + 5 paid personal days, and all business days between Dec 25th - Jan 1st are bonus paid holidays for all staff!
- Benefits after 3 months + extended mental health and life advice tools and support hub
- Corporate discount for Goodlife gym membership and flexible lunch hour
- Incentives and opportunity for travel
- Fast-track to the weekend with Friday’s ending at 4:30PM
- End-of-month work socials with lots of foosball, pizza, snacks and drinks in addition to our Summer and Winter annual parties
Reporting: This position reports to the Finance Director.
Working hours: Normal business hours are 8.30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and 8.30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, with a lunch break for one hour between 12:30 p.m.
and 1:30 p.m.
Location: Office located Downtown Toronto (Richmond & Bathurst).
Generis is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please let us know.