Finance Manager

About Us

Let’s go on an adventure together!  

Hey there, we’re G Adventures. We’re one of the world’s leading small group travel companies, and we’ve always believed that travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how it changes you.

For the last 35 years, we’ve set out to do things differently. No cookie-cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention, as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans, travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non-stop desire to make our planet better, simply by exploring it. 

At G Adventures, our DNA (or GNA, if you will) is built on belonging — where bringing your authentic self to work every day isn’t just accepted, it’s downright celebrated. For our office crew — you wanna rock a t-shirt with your dog’s face on it? We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers —  you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office? We love that — and we’ve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like? Us too — and we’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in, wherever that is. 

Now about that career of yours — this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part? You get to do it all alongside a passionate, freakishly talented, one-of-a-kind bunch excited to produce top-notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time. 

Feel like this could be the right fit? We think so too, and we’re already way too excited to meet you.

Role breakdown:

• 65% of the role is leading the month end corporate consolidation process, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and movements, delivering monthly/quarterly/annual reporting to the CFO and external stakeholders 

• 25% of the role is managing, guiding and training the team members

• 5% implementing and maintaining strong review and control procedures, innovation 

• 5% ad-hoc projects

Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Responsible for preparing accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/annual global consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis documents

•  Review monthly reconciliations and journal entries to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate and meet audit requirements

•  Prepare month end transfer pricing journal entries, run intercompany checks and other consolidation processes

• Prepare entity level quarterly financial statements for Board reporting 

•  Responsible for the preparation, coordination, and successful execution of interim/year end audit. Support completion of the required analysis, financial statements.

• Prepare technical accounting position memos and accounting policy documentation

•  Review and assist in monthly/quarterly balance sheet analysis for all accounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheet along with supporting documentation

•  Liaise with key stakeholders across Finance to understand key reporting deliverables, both internal and external

•  Provide technical expertise regarding accounting issues, regulatory information and research

•  Develop and implement policies to streamline and improve internal controls and financial reporting framework

•  Other Ad hoc duties

Direct Reports:

• One direct report: Consolidation Accountant 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

•   5+ years experience in a corporate accounting environment with solid technical accounting knowledge, 1+ year in people management

•  “Big four” or national accounting firm audit experience is an asset

•  Demonstrated leadership, planning, problem solving and project management skills while motivating and coordinating a team

•  Excellent communication skills, including report writing and delivery of presentations

•  Continuous Improvement mindset, seeking to challenge the status quo

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and vlookups

•  Hands-on team player, able to interact professionally with all levels including staff outside of the Finance team and external auditors

•  Self-motivated, objectives-oriented individual who is able to work under very tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail

• Excellent problem-solving and research skills

• Experience with small/ mid- size entrepreneurial environment with high growth is an asset

Additional information

Base Salary Hiring Range: $80,500.00 - $115,000.00 CAD annually

Final salary offered will fall within the posted salary range and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications

Note:

This is a recruitment posting for an existing vacancy.

What Do We Offer You?

• Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks!

• Additional days off, including on your birthday!

• Vacation time for you to recharge

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Meaningful Employee Recognition Program

• Learning and Growth Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

*Applicable based on location*

Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process.

G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.