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Reporting to the Retail Manager, the Salesperson will provide fast, friendly service by actively responding to customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. The Salesperson has an emphasis on department and product knowledge, providing information on product features, and knowing related items to sell an entire project. They will also help to maintain an attractive storefront by ensuring merchandise is stocked, well presented and properly priced.

Schedule: 42.5 hours a week with Sundays guaranteed off

Location: 6178 Mitch Owens Rd, Manotick

Start Date: Fall 2023

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships with contractors and other clients to promote recurring business
• Provide excellent customer service (greet, qualify, recommend, and close customers)
• Provide customers with expert advice regarding various wood products
• Process customer sales (price quote, file order, take payment)
• Answer the sales desk phone and email inquiries to respond to customer orders
• Restock items in the store
• Ensure the store and sales desk are kept neat and tidy
• Other tasks as required.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Professional approach and presence
• Outstanding attitude: have initiative, display excellent follow-up, have a positive outlook and be a pleasure to work with
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to use Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook
• Ability to speak French is considered an asset
• Industry knowledge and previous retail experience are considered assets
• High school diploma essential; College diploma/university degree is considered an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $50,000 annually

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Vision care

Shift: Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2023-09-01

The Controller role will manage accounting operations while supervising a team of accounting professionals, assigning tasks, setting deadlines, providing leadership and support, and participating in recruitment and reviews. The Wood Source is looking for someone to develop and execute a financial strategy, monitoring control systems for asset protection and accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities for the Controller will include, but not be limited to the following activities:

Responsibilities:

· Mentor and develop the accounting team, building roles & responsibilities and documenting tasks for successful cross training

· Oversees the financial operations of the company including the development of a financial strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

· In conjunction with the senior management team, develop an annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.

· Identifying and communicating opportunities and risks as they arise.

· Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

· Developing sound business models that enhance management’s ability to make business decisions to meet long term growth objectives.

· Complete monthly financial reporting process including; financial statement, government remittances, employee compensation etc.

· Assume cash management responsibilities, including forecasting, liaising with financial institutions, suppliers and clients.

Qualifications:

· 5+ years of financial leadership experience

· Proven team management and mentoring skills (2-3+ years of experience).

· Hands-on and engaged in team operations.

· Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or related field

· Proficiency in Canadian private enterprise accounting standards

· CPA designation preferred

· Competent user of Microsoft Office suite of products and complex ERP systems

Accounting skills:

· Financial statements - quarterly & year end reporting

· Budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis

· Audit Leader

· Inventory management

· Journal entries & coding

Character:

· Self starting and reliable with creative problem-solving skills and integrity

· Exceptional organizational skills and proven capacity to multitask in a fast pace environment

· Capable of delivering owner’s directives to achieve corporate goals

· Prepared to take responsibility beyond formal job description