At RC Pet Products our love of pets and passion for our business shows in the work we do every day!  Our products are designed to strengthen the bond between families and their pets.

Our goal is to enhance and foster sustainable business practices throughout our organization.  Our commitment to making quality gear for pets goes hand in hand with our commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental sustainability and community involvement.

Located in Vancouver, RC Pet Products is a face paced manufacturer and distributor of pet equipment.  Our office, warehouse and production facility offer a dynamic, creative and fun working environment for active people that love animals.  For more information please visit us at www.rcpets.com

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Reporting to the Founder and CEO and serving as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will be responsible for managing the financial affairs of the organization. In addition, the position is responsible for overseeing Purchasing and Information Technology functions for the organization.

A committed senior leader with experience leading in a high growth environment you will be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial company and will need to be able to jump into work and handle a variety of tasks while partnering and supporting individuals at all levels of the organization.  You run a tight finance operation that is efficient and effective. The position will work collaboratively within the Senior Team to identify opportunities to grow the organization while ensuring the financial health remains strong.

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Ensures strong financial governance of the organization’s activities through the development, implementation and maintenance of general accounting policies, procedures, processes, internal controls and systems in compliance with applicable business, legislation and regulatory requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 
• Ensures the efficient processing, recording and reconciliation of all payments, accounts receivable transactions, general ledger entries, changes to capital assets, and payroll
• Leads the annual budgeting process
• Manages cash flow and recommends options for managing funds

Experience and Credentials:

• A post-secondary degree in business, finance or a related discipline, coupled with a CPA or MBA, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership roles
• Demonstrated success in any of the following positions: CFO, VP Finance, or other Senior level finance manager/executive who has held responsibility for duties listed in this job description
• Must be a strategic thinker that understands Finance best practices and can develop and implement a strategic plan that advances the team in line with organizational goals.
• Must be able to execute to achieve strategic goals.
• Must be a sincere, collaborative team leader who, when needed, places the overall success of the organization and team ahead of their own professional priorities
• A strong and savvy communicator who can build relationships with people at all levels of an organization
• Strong business/ financial acumen and ability to understand and logically work through business problems to proper resolution
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Demonstrated listening and interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.

If this sounds like you, please email a cover letter and resume to: jobs@rcpets.com
Subject line: CFO – Name of Applicant.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Specialist, Graphic Design supports the implementation and execution of all marketing activities for the Company. This role is responsible for all print media, packaging, promotional sales support, social media support and other initiatives. Our Marketing Specialist is a Graphic Designer Extraordinaire and all-round team player. Does this sound like you?

Key Accountabilities:

Graphic Design

• Prepare files for digital and offset print production
• Develop and design graphics to support products including catalogues, packaging, advertising, and sell sheets
• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
• Develop trade-show related collateral
• Attend and actively participate in packaging photoshoots, ensuring the products are showcased properly and the shot is captured as needed

Writing and Editing:

• Write and edit dynamic and captivating product content
• Write press releases for new products, create newsworthy company announcements, and special interest material releases
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing materials

Brand Promotion:

• Liaise with journalists/bloggers/Social Influencers and facilitate distribution of products for review and collaborations
• Support and coordinate product video production
• Develop Point of Purchase displays and other in-store promotional items
• Build and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers

Social Media:

• Provides back up support to RC Pets Corporate Social Media Accounts (FB Page, Insta, twitter, etc.)

Qualifications

• Over 2 years’ experience in the following areas: graphic design; Marketing

If interested, please forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@rcpets.com; with subject on e-mail as: Marketing Specialist, Graphic Design – Name of Applicant.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.