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Finance Manager
Big Ass Fans
Senior finance manager leading Canada unit's accounting, reporting, budgeting & strategy
2d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
699 Employees
Service Specialisms
Factory‑certified installation
Project management
Preventive maintenance
Technical support
Design assistance
Continuing education
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Commercial
Bars and Restaurants
State
Municipal
Event Centers
Hospitality
Retail
Role
What you would be doing
kpi analysis
payroll management
financial reporting
cost savings
pricing models
process improvement
- Analyze and communicate the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin within each Business Unit.
- Manage and administer all aspects of payroll and employee benefits in compliance with sound business practice Canada-wide.
- Analyze complex financial scenarios to provide detailed insight into Canada Business Unit drivers and potential value creation opportunities; this may require gathering and interpreting of marketing, logistics, manufacturing data.
- Begin identifying cost savings opportunities
- Monitor and maintain expected gross profit margins and discounting parameters
- Create and lead continuous improvement and strategic best practice initiatives necessary to drive financial efficiencies and processes.
- Establish clear communication channels cross-departmental and inter-office
- Begin working towards annual EBITDA $ and % targets
- Develop an understanding of the team’s structure and procedures, including shadowing team members for core processes around month-end, payroll, and AP/AR
- Accountable for all relevant Financial and Accounting processes (Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Tax, etc) in the Canadian Business Unit.
- Enhance Canada Business Unit financial performance through improved forecasting, business analysis, reporting (i.e. budget-to-actual/variance reporting) and overall systems and processes.
- Deliver timely, complete, and accurate financial statements, management reports, budgets and forecasts, while adhering to all regulatory requirements.
- Manage sales tax filings and remittances on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Interpret and communicate monthly financial results and business performance for the Canada Business Unit.
- Begin identifying any refinement or improvement opportunities with reporting and data analytics
- Act as a steward of all financial assets of the Canada Business Unit.
- Create and manage Business Unit pricing models; contribute to commercial business decisions via , as well analyzing monthly leading indicators to help predict future performance.
- Contribute to the development, delivery, and achievement of Canada Business Unit strategic financial objectives and priorities.
- Collaborate with Senior Management to align on KPIs to drive financial growth and success for the CA Business
- Provide operations with CBSA support and assist with coordination.
- Collaborate with Canada Business Unit Managing Director on monthly business reviews to Senior Leadership.
- Partner with Corporate FP&A in the annual budget process and quarterly forecasting for Canada Business Unit.
- Establish key processes and KPIs for any direct reports
- Maintain company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive employee information and protect BAF proprietary information in an appropriate manner
What you bring
erp
crm
excel
5+ years
bachelor's
self-starting
- Complete your onboarding activities, including an on-site 4-day FANdamentals training
- Systems: ERP, CRM, and Consolidation reporting ledger systems experience required (Epicor, Salesforce and Planful preferred)
- Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-starting, flexible and responsive - able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines
- 5+ years finance experience required
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities
- Behavioral Assessment through Culture Index.
- System training – learn Salesforce CRM and Kinetic ERP software and their integrations
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including strong working knowledge of Excel
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- Experience with product inventory management
- Experience with managing direct reports.
- Maintain 90% or higher AR current goal
- Proven team player with ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and peers
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Interview process
- first conversation with a baf recruiter to discuss the opportunity
- behavioral assessment via culture index
- in‑person interview with the managing director and finance manager
- virtual interview with the vp of channel business and cfo
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Overview
20 Ft Fans
Industrial Strength Fans
Manufactures fans capable of moving air in spaces that traditional HVAC systems cannot handle.
88,000 Ft² HQ
Lexington Campus
Home to a modern, purpose-built headquarters with integrated R&D laboratory.
2021 Acquired
Madison Industries
Bought by Madison Industries, maintaining private ownership and expanding global reach.
- Evolved from a bold ad campaign and stuck.
- Grew from industrial cattle-barn fans to award-winning residential designs like the Haiku, blending form and function.
- Developed innovations like onboard computing (SenseME), energy-efficient airfoils, and LED fixtures under Big Ass Light.
- Regularly takes on large-scale projects: aircraft hangars, factories, educational gyms, warehouses, and garden-center installations.
- Specializes in large-format ceiling fans, portable coolers, directional fans, and commercial lighting systems.
- Known for quirky branding (a donkey logo, name often censored in schools), balancing audacious marketing with engineering rigor.
- Stands out for massive industrial fans that move air in spaces defying typical HVAC systems.
Ranked #1
Fortune Workplaces Recognition
Recognized as the top workplace for millennials in Fortune's 2022 rankings, reflecting strong employee engagement and satisfaction.
10-Year Warranty
Gearbox and Motor Coverage
Ensures durability and peace of mind with a 10-year warranty on key mechanical components.
Lifetime Warranty
Hub and Blade Coverage
Offers lifelong protection for critical components like hubs and blades, emphasizing quality and reliability.
- Undergoing ambitious digital transformation—investing in IoT and AI to optimize building environments
- High‑volume, low‑speed airflow innovation at core—engineers focus on original and inventive design
- R&D lab is LEED Gold‑certified, focusing on energy‑efficient fans and new materials
- Maintains irreverent brand personality while scaling into global markets and new applications
203 MWh/year
Energy Savings
Demonstrated energy savings achieved at the Darwin International Airport.
75,000 lbs
Ocean Plastic Removal
Targeted ocean plastic removed by 2026 through the Haiku Coastal partnership with 4ocean.
60% less energy
Energy Efficiency
Energy consumption reduction achieved using brushless DC motors compared to AC motors.
- ENERGY STAR partner since 2012; Haiku fans earned 2016 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in energy-efficient product design
- Products contribute to LEED, Living Building Challenge and Green Globes credits across multiple categories (energy performance, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, innovation)
- R&D facility is LEED Gold-certified for developing energy-efficient fans
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or goals found on website or LinkedIn
- No gender‑related statistics, targets or outcomes disclosed
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