About Us
Are you ready to move distribution forward?
Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world.
We are a remarkable team that delivers remarkable results. Our people help move Solutions 2 GO forward every day, through a shared commitment across every facet of our business. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!
Scope:
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will play a key role to support organization’s planning, forecasting and analysis activities for a mid-size multinational company. This position reports directly to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis, but is required to interface closely with all managers and senior management, both in Finance and in the Business.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Corporate Finance and Management
- Seek opportunities for process improvements & efficiencies
- Support VP, Finance with strategic leadership to the business teams
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional business meetings
- Lead and mentor accounts receivable, and customer deduction teams across all entities
- Lead as subject matter expert over accounts receivable and deductions activities and actively participate in improvement and implementation of IT systems
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as required
- Assist with year-end audit requests related to accounts receivable area
- Monitor performance and provide regular feedback, coaching and mentoring to direct/indirect reports
Credit, Collections, and Risk Management
- Oversee Accounts Receivable function to ensure timely collection of invoices
- Coordinate collection efforts with the sales and operational teams
- Maintain and implement credit controls and approve the opening/release of accounts that have reached their limit
- Analyze outstanding amounts including aging and DSO and follow up on aged items
- Analyze customer financial information to determine credit worthiness
- Monitor and review all accounts for aged items that require write-offs and ensure write-off process is appropriately adhered to
- Monitor and analyze allowance for bad debt accounts
- Review weekly cashflow forecast and seek opportunities to improve forecasting process
- Maintain and improve internal controls to minimize Company’s risk and protect assets
- Support team on escalations and resolve matters that require additional attention
- Oversee and manage the customer deduction process to ensure all debits are cleared on time
- Collaborate with teams across departments on finding opportunities for improvement in the overall process
- Review all write-offs and ensure supporting documentation is included in packages that require senior management approval
- Prepare and provide analysis of debits outstanding via bi-weekly dashboards
- Monitor accrual accounts to ensure sufficient coverage based on overall deductions outstanding
- Support the team on resolving and escalating matters/disputes
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior management level role
- CCP Designation preferred
- Proven experience managing high-volume AR and complex deduction portfolios, preferably in a consumer goods, retail, or distribution environment
- Strong understanding of cash applications, collections, credit risk management, and deduction resolution processes across multiple geographies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, data analysis) and other analytics/reporting tools
- Familiarity with EDI transactions, chargeback systems, and retailer portals
- Knowledge of financial compliance standards and internal controls
- Strategic thinker with a track record of process improvement, automation, and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills; capable of managing both on-site and remote teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Retailers
- Adept at managing conflict and resolving disputes related to payments, deductions, and contractual agreements
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify root causes, trends, and implement scalable solutions
The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our contracted third-party vendor. The specific clearance requirements vary by position and may include one or more of the following: criminal background check, credit check, employment verification, education verification,
Solutions 2 GO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For more information on Solutions 2 GO Inc., please visit our website at: www.solutions2go.ca
