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Final Strike Games (FSG) is looking for a meticulous and highly organized Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the financial and operational functions critical to the studio's success. This role involves managing key aspects of financial compliance, driving operations strategy, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met. You will oversee financial reporting, timely payroll, tax filings, and cost-saving strategies, while also working cross-functionally to ensure smooth business operations, fostering growth and innovation within the team.

Reports to: CEOEmployment Status: Full TimeWork Location: Vancouver, BC, HybridFinal Strike Games (FSG) seeks a meticulous and highly organized Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the financial and operational functions critical to our studio's success. In this role, you will manage key aspects of financial compliance, drive operations strategy, and ensure that deadlines are consistently met. You'll be the key project manager overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely payroll, tax filings, and cost-saving strategies. You will also work cross-functionally to ensure that business operations run smoothly and effectively, helping to foster growth and innovation within the team. Our team values honesty, transparency, collaboration, and respect for all. We'd love to meet you if you thrive in a fast-moving and dynamic environment!Responsibilities:<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Financial Management & Compliance:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Financial Compliance: In partnership with accounting firms in Canada and the US, ensure that all financial operations adhere to regulatory standards and that the company complies with tax laws and reporting requirements in all regions (Canada, US).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Payroll & Benefits: Manage payroll and employee benefits for US and Canadian teams, ensuring timely and accurate processing in partnership with payroll companies like ADP in Canada.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage the financial compliance calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met, and create processes to ensure the timely execution of critical tasks.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Oversee the completion of tax filings, tax credit applications, and other financial compliance requirements, working closely with external accounting firms.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage business insurance policies and maintain compliance with legal and insurance requirements.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Maintain up-to-date financials for investor discussions and internal reporting.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Generate professional invoices using QuickBooks and ensure timely payment from partners.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage financial reporting, tracking, and documentation to meet all deadlines consistently.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Track and manage compliance for state filings related to remote employees.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Operations Strategy & Project Management:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Drive Operations Strategy: Lead and implement strategies to improve business operations and streamline internal processes to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Oversee the creation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts with external vendors, ensuring they align with overall business goals.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage and audit company expenditures, identifying opportunities to optimize spend and save resources.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Oversee office space leases, corporate asset tracking, and other operational aspects to ensure the business runs efficiently.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Coordinate with various departments to plan and execute team events, including holiday parties and offsite activities.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Team Support & Coordination:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring all documentation and processes are followed.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage benefits programs for US and Canadian employees, ensuring that all team members have access to comprehensive health coverage.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Provide ongoing support for immigration management, working with external partners to ensure smooth visa and work permit processes for employees.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Manage reporting and HR-related tasks using BambooHR, ensuring that all data is updated and accurate.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Required Skills & Qualifications:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience:</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Proven experience in financial and operations management (6+ years preferred), with a track record of driving operational efficiency and meeting tight deadlines.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong background in financial compliance, tax reporting, payroll, and benefits management.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience in managing budgets, financial forecasts, and audits.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with QuickBooks and other financial tools used for invoicing and payroll management.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Project management experience, particularly in driving operational strategies to improve business processes and reduce inefficiencies.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Meticulous at creating and formatting clean, accurate & professional business documents.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Software Skills:</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Expertise with QuickBooks, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and Microsoft Word.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Bonus: Familiarity with Confluence, photo sizing/editing, and WordPress.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Education:</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Attributes:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Highly Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately with attention to detail and minimal errors.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Punctual & Deadline-Driven: Must focus on hitting deadlines and delivering results on time and at a high level of quality.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strategic Thinker: Ability to drive business strategies and manage projects that improve the overall operational efficiency of the studio.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Highly Organized: Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize effectively.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and concisely.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and manage time effectively while meeting key deliverables.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Resourceful: Able to solve complex problems with minimal oversight via research and self-study.</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Compensation & Employee Benefits</h3>When we find the right person, we try to make an offer that will excite you. In addition to competitive base salaries, we also offer robust employee benefits:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Health & Wellbeing: We know wellness is multi-dimensional, just like our employees. FSG offers comprehensive health coverage and covers 100% of premiums for the whole family.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Total Rewards: We want you to feel empowered in all of life’s circumstances. In addition to offering competitive salaries, we offer stock options, bonuses, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings with matching.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Flexible Time Off: We know that being your best at work means the ability to be present outside of work. We offer generous vacation benefits, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Growth: Our studio is filled with innovators and fearless explorers of the unknown. These values lend themselves to curiosity and a passion for learning, which is why we prioritize career advancement opportunities, training, and professional development.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Connection: We believe in hiring the best people and that great teams make great games. We create opportunities several times a year to come together as a studio to play and build lifelong connections.</li></ul>Final Strike Games is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. 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