Controller

Controller (Part-Time)

Poppy Barley Warespace (Edmonton, AB) / Corporate / Part Time / Industry Competitive Compensation

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 Controller will be a growth-focused business leader with experience in high-growth e-commerce, retail, manufacturing or consumer goods industries and an understanding of omnichannel, inventory management and diverse business channels. The Poppy Barley team will continue to grow and scale, so experience in operations including automation tools to improve workflow and financing growth is required. Knowledge of multiple jurisdictions across Canada, consolidated reporting, and audit is necessary.

The Controller is responsible for operational accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, payroll, cash management and transactional accounting. This position will ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, control procedures and reporting to assist the company in effective decision making.

The scope of the Finance team includes financial planning and reporting. The Finance team includes two fractional CFOs and an accounting clerk who is a direct report of the controller.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Provide sound financial support and insights to assist senior leadership in making strategic business decisions. Actively review financial progress on strategic and business plan initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain banking and financial relationships with external parties; oversee the accurate execution of all banking and financial transactions.
  • Liaise with fractional CFOs responsible for financial forecasting model and budget/variance analysis.
  • Maintain and update the company 3-way financial model to reflect strategic business decisions. Develop and coordinate short- and long-range financial plans based on organizational goals.
  • Provide financial results comprising commentary, analysis, and performance against metrics, including presentation to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
  • Manage the general ledger, monthly closing process and the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements for all entities in accordance with GAAP.
  • Ensure that the financial control environment is strong, sustainable and supportive of business growth by streamlining policies, procedures and internal controls.
  • Liaise with external accountants and provide information for their review of year-end financial statements and other annual filings.
  • Oversee processes for inventory management and lead organization and roll-out quarterly and annual inventory counts including complete inventory valuation.
  • Lead the accounting clerk responsible for administration of company payroll for 60+ employees.
  • Assist in the hiring, training, development, and motivation of the accounting team.
  • Ensure all statutory, legal and regulatory responsibilities are met, including direct and indirect tax compliance and insurance (GST/PST/WCB/Tax Returns/WCB).
  • Assist with other projects and tasks as needed

Job Requirements & Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
  • 10+ years proven accounting experience.
  • Professional accounting certification, including CMA, CGA, or CA.
  • Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP).
  • Experience with multi-jurisdictions (Ontario, BC, Alberta, and others).
  • Past experience working in a growing private company.
  • A solid understanding of how a product-based business operates globally, including inventory, costing, supply chain, and international sales.
  • Strong understanding of economic and banking processes.
  • Proven project management and organizational skills to execute time-sensitive deliverables and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
  • 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.
  • A confident leader with a high level of integrity and dependability; has a strong sense of urgency and is results-oriented.
  • Familiarity with operating systems (payroll systems, inventory planning) and software including Shopify, Xero, Inventory Planner and Excel.

What you can expect from us:

  • A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
  • Growth and opportunity within our rapidly growing company.
  • Hybrid (home/office) work schedule and flexibility in hours.
  • Great co-workers and a fun working environment, including fun social and company events!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to kendall@poppybarley.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.