Controller

Rennaï•Mount Royal, QC

42d

About The Position

Discover Rennaï, the beauty and modern self-care destination of the future. At Rennaï, we are dedicated to helping individuals achieve well-being through 360° self-care in a highly accessible setting. Inspired by the French word Renaissance, meaning rebirth and renewal, we are committed to empower individuals on their journey towards self-care, self-love, and self-discovery. Our range of carefully curated beauty products from around the world is complemented by personalized self-care services, including consultations with beauty, nutrition, and wellness experts. We offer a variety of services to nourish the mind, body, and soul, providing everything you need to feel your best, both inside and out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a CPA designation is considered a strong asset
Progressive accounting and financial-control experience, including financial close and statements; retail, consumer goods, inventory-based, or high-volume experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of internal controls, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Experience supervising, coaching, or developing an accounting team
Advanced Excel and ERP skills (LS Retail is an asset), strong analytical and bilingual communication abilities, and a high level of integrity, judgment, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is considered a strong asset
LS Retail is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and actively participate in month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality financial information
Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting financial schedules
Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and clearly communicate key findings and recommendations to management
Maintain a disciplined close calendar and continuously improve process efficiency, documentation, and reporting quality
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as required to support an accurate and timely close
Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual transactions or variances
Actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records
Oversee and participate in general ledger activities, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, tax filings, banking activities, credit card processing, gift card accounting, and cash management.
Support the accounting team in resolving day-to-day operational accounting issues and month-end requirements
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, financial procedures, and internal controls designed to safeguard company assets
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Coordinate with external auditors and prepare the documentation required for the successful completion of audits
Identify and implement improvements to accounting workflows, automation, documentation, and ERP utilization
Ensure accurate reconciliation and control of POS, e-commerce, payment platforms, and related financial systems.
Oversee and participate in inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, adjustments, inventory variances, and reconciliations between financial and operational systems
Monitor and analyze cost of goods sold, gross margins, expenses, inventory levels, and key cost drivers
Implement and maintain cost-accounting methodologies appropriate for a retail environment
Identify cost-reduction opportunities and recommend actions to improve operating efficiency and profitability
Partner with Merchandising, Procurement, Store Operations, and Logistics to improve cost accuracy, inventory management, pricing, and margin strategies
Maintain financial oversight of lease accounting, occupancy costs, and real estate-related financial obligations.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to assess financial impacts of inventory flow, logistics, procurement, and other supply chain initiatives.
Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes with the Senior Director, Finance, Risk & Technology, and department leaders
Prepare budget and forecast variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance
Track key performance indicators, including sales, margins, expenses, inventory turnover, cash flow, and profitability by channel or category
Perform financial modelling, scenario analysis, and business-case analysis for new initiatives, investments, and expansion projects
Provide reliable and actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making
Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team while actively participating in critical accounting activities and supporting operational execution during peak periods and month-end close cycles. The Controller serves as both a people leader and a hands-on accounting professional who ensures the quality and accuracy of the department's work.
Ensure effective allocation of responsibilities, training, succession planning, and operational continuity across the Finance function.
Act as a finance business partner to cross-functional teams, including Payroll, Operations, Supply Chain, and Real Estate.
Oversee and participate in the continuous improvement of business systems, reporting tools, and BI processes to support data integrity, operational efficiency, and decision-making.