Company Description
Luminary People Collective is a boutique recruitment and People advisory firm connecting great people with great opportunities. We partner with ambitious businesses to find exceptional talent, build strong teams, and create meaningful connections that last.
Luminary People Collective is partnering with SMYTHE to find an experienced FP&A & Corporate Finance Manager to join their growing team.
SMYTHE is a Canadian fashion brand known for its distinctive approach to design, quality craftsmanship and modern tailoring. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and an established presence in the fashion industry, SMYTHE continues to evolve and expand its business across markets.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, ambitious and collaborative organization at an important stage of growth, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on its financial strategy and operations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a commercially minded, analytical and hands-on FP&A & Corporate Finance Manager to join the SMYTHE team.
This role offers a unique combination of financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, operational oversight and team leadership. You will manage and develop the Finance Associate, ensuring transactional finance activities run smoothly while maintaining ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, systems and strategic analysis.
With SMYTHE preparing to launch its US subsidiary, you will also play a critical role in establishing the financial infrastructure to support international growth, including reporting structures, transfer pricing governance and cross-border compliance.
We see this as an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building processes, improving financial visibility and translating data into meaningful business recommendations. As the company continues to grow, there is potential to take on greater ownership across the finance function, with increasing exposure to senior leadership, board reporting and external stakeholders.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Partner with the Director of Finance & Administration on annual budgeting, long-term financial planning and strategic forecasting.
- Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts, identifying trends, risks and opportunities across business channels.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis, providing clear commentary and actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Build financial models and business cases to support key decisions, including new market entry, product launches and capital investments.
- Maintain channel-level and departmental financial reporting to provide visibility into business performance.
- Support board and lender reporting, translating complex financial information into clear, decision-ready insights.
US Expansion & Corporate Finance
- Lead the development of the financial infrastructure for SMYTHE's new US subsidiary, including reporting structures and chart of accounts.
- Establish transfer pricing guidelines for intercompany transactions between Canadian and US entities.
- Partner with external tax and legal advisors to ensure compliance with CRA and IRS requirements.
- Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation to support regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure and contribute to FX risk management strategies.
- Support the ongoing development of financial processes and governance as the business expands internationally.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Own the month-end and year-end close processes, overseeing reconciliations, reporting accuracy and deadlines.
- Manage the Finance Associate's execution of transactional activities, including accounts payable, invoice processing, purchase order matching and payment runs.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial processes and reporting standards.
- Support the external audit process, coordinating documentation and working with auditors as required.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian tax requirements, including monthly sales tax reconciliations and remittances.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory and reporting obligations across Canadian and US operations.
Cash Flow Management
- Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts, monitoring liquidity and proactively identifying potential risks.
- Oversee cash positioning across Canadian and US entities to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet business obligations.
- Partner with department leaders to ensure financial information is accurate, timely and reflected appropriately in NetSuite.
- Provide cash flow insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic planning.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Team Leadership
- Manage, coach and develop the Finance Associate, providing clear direction, feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Establish clear accountabilities and support performance development through regular coaching and the annual performance management process.
- Partner with department heads to gather financial inputs, improve forecasting accuracy and support informed decision-making.
- Represent finance in cross-functional conversations, bringing a commercial and analytical perspective to business priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies, particularly through NetSuite optimization.
- Support the Director of Finance & Administration with ad hoc analysis, business initiatives and strategic projects.
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact from the outset. Within your first 12 months, success will look like:
- Taking full ownership of the month-end and year-end close processes, with the Finance Associate confidently managing day-to-day reconciliations and accounts payable.
- Establishing the financial reporting structure, chart of accounts and transfer pricing documentation for SMYTHE's new US subsidiary.
- Delivering accurate, meaningful rolling forecasts and variance analysis that leadership actively uses to guide business decisions.
- Building financial models and business cases that directly contribute to strategic decisions around growth, investment or market opportunities.
- Developing strong relationships across the organization and establishing yourself as a trusted financial partner to department leaders and the broader leadership team.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
What You Bring
- CPA designation with 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within retail, fashion, apparel or consumer brands.
- Strong financial planning and analysis experience, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modelling.
- Demonstrated ability to translate financial data into commercial insights and actionable business recommendations.
- Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and Canadian/US cross-border tax requirements is a strong asset.
- Proficiency in NetSuite or a comparable ERP system, along with advanced Excel skills.
- Experience managing financial reporting, month-end close processes and internal controls.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing junior finance team members.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and commercially minded approach, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
- Experience in fashion, apparel, manufacturing or retail is considered a strong asset.
How You Work
We are looking for someone who sees finance as more than numbers and reporting. You understand the role finance plays in helping a business grow, make smarter decisions and plan confidently for the future.
You bring a balance of strategic thinking and hands on execution. You are comfortable digging into the details, building financial models and managing reporting requirements, while also stepping back to understand the bigger picture.
You are naturally curious, solutions-focused and confident working with stakeholders across different functions. You know how to make complex information accessible and bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach to the conversations you lead.
You take ownership of your work, operate with a high degree of autonomy and are comfortable navigating changing priorities. You value accuracy, structure and accountability, but also recognize the importance of flexibility and creative problem-solving in an entrepreneurial business.
Above all, you enjoy being part of a team, building strong relationships and contributing to the long-term success of an organization.
Why Join SMYTHE?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Canadian fashion brand at an exciting stage of business growth and international expansion.
- Meaningful impact: Play a key role in shaping financial processes, supporting strategic decisions and building infrastructure for SMYTHE's next chapter.
- Growth opportunity: Take on increasing responsibility and exposure to senior leadership as the business continues to evolve.
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside a talented, hard-working and entrepreneurial team that values partnership and creative thinking.
- Industry exposure: Gain valuable experience across multiple business channels and markets within a recognized Canadian fashion brand.
- Comprehensive benefits: Access a health and dental benefits plan funded by SMYTHE.
- Inclusive workplace: Join an organization that values individual differences and is committed to building a respectful and inclusive environment.
Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Luminary People Collective is committed to an inclusive and equitable recruitment experience. If you require accommodation at any stage of the process, we encourage you to let us know.
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