Finance And Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and oversee overall Finance and Accounting Manager strategy for Europe & North America.
• Manage and take responsibility of all accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll, utilities, treasury, budgeting, cash forecasting, taxes, reconciliations, check runs, fixed‑asset activity, debt activity, etc.
• Direct the development of annual operating plans, departmental budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, cost‑reduction initiatives/recommendations and profitability analysis.
• Successfully complete monthly closings to properly reflect the financial position of the company, profit & loss, capital base, cash from operations, and operational metric reporting.
• Provide financial analysis support/guidance to all line managers and directors; monitor the financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation.
• Ensure the necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the company’s assets and adhere to management policies.
• Direct the activities and provide leadership to the finance & accounting team, ensuring all Leon Cycle values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities.
• Adhere to proper Finance & Accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Set up and implement SAP by Design system within Europe and North America Finance & Accounting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Work with external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year‑end.
• Other special ad‑hoc projects as assigned.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA accreditation.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant leadership experience in a high‑growth company.
• Experience with setting up new processes and procedures or in a start‑up company preferred.
• Experience with reconciling and analyzing financial data.
• Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring team members preferred.
• High degree of accuracy, extreme detail orientation and ability to multitask.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Excel and SAP by Design required.
• Ability to work within a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision and to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of how to use Quick Books and Shopify.
• Experience dealing with taxation and CRA highly regarded.

Why work at Leon Cycle

• 100% benefits paid for by company from the date of hire.
• Be part of a growing team throughout Canada & US.
• Discount on e‑bikes, services and accessories.
• Other employee perks and fun things as we continue to grow!

About Leon Cycle

LEON CYCLE is the retail arm of the LEISGER Cycle Group, manufacturers of premium electric bikes under the brand names NCM and LEISGER, and of electric‑bike components under Das‑Kit and DeHawk. The LEISGER Cycle Group set up its online retail in 2014 in Germany; the company is fast growing in market share and has expanded throughout Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and most recently into the US and Canada.

Location:

Harrow, Greater London, England, United Kingdom