At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and enhance systems for business growth and operational excellence.
- Company: Join Svante, a clean energy tech company fighting climate change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, fitness access, and equity options.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the green tech industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in finance/accounting with a degree; CPA or MBA preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Location: 8800 Glenlyon Pkwy, Burnaby, British Columbia
Career Level: Management 1 (M1)
Working Mode: Hybrid (4 days/week in office)
Who are we? Svante is a rapidly growing clean energy technology company making commercial-scale carbon capture and removal a reality and enabling global industries to play offense in the fight against climate change that will accelerate the global transition to a lower-carbon economy. The growing success of our company is owed to our commitment to our people, our emphasis on our values, and our innovative technology. Passion is put into what we do every day.
Purpose of the Role:
- Strengthen financial reporting, systems, and processes to support business growth and operational excellence.
- Enhance financial reports and dashboards while leveraging ERP systems and automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate across departments to deliver reliable financial insights, support decision-making, and ensure accounting and tax compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably across private companies, publicly traded organizations, or professional services firms.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA preferred) or an MBA.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting requirements under IFRS, corporate income taxes, and accounting principles.
- Extensive experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a strong asset.
Bonus Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience working in a scale-up, research and development (R&D), manufacturing, or green technology company.
- Familiarity with financial automation tools, Power BI, Power Automate, and multi-entity, multi-currency financial reporting.
- Experience with project accounting, product costing, corporate tax returns, SR&ED claims, or equity compensation reporting systems such as Carta.
What Success looks like in this role:
- Develop and maintain accurate financial statements, reports, and dashboards to support monthly analysis and management decision-making.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of consolidated financial results, including budget variance analysis and monthly and quarterly accounting activities.
- Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and processes using D365 BC, Power BI, Power Automate, and other automation technologies.
- Support project accounting, product costing, revenue recognition, tax compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Manager, Finance in Burnaby employer: Svante Inc.
At Svante, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Burnaby, BC. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the clean energy sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a dynamic workplace that values your contributions.
