Controller Our client is searching for a Controller to join their team. This role will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the company’s financial reporting, budgeting and planning while ensuring the company procedures adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. A successful candidate will work closely with members of the senior management team to oversee and manage the daily operations of the financial department. This role reports directly to the CFO.
Your success will be defined by your ability to: - Assist the CFO and Operational Vice President with ongoing maintenance of key business indicators ensuring that the management team has access to the information needed to make business decisions
- Assess the effectiveness of existing systems, processes and internal controls within the accounting and finance function and provide recommendations for improvements to senior management
- Implement new systems to eliminate manual processes, create efficiency and enhance reporting capabilities
- Develop and monitor consistent application of accounting policies, and the establishment and maintenance of appropriate internal checks and controls to ensure the accuracy of information and the existence of appropriate safeguards to protect the company’s assets
- Develop and support the CFO in broad financial policies and long-range plans to support the overall growth objectives and philosophy of the company
- Assist the CFO to develop creative and effective financing strategies to support capital requirements for potential future operational development
- Support the development of short and long-term objective plans for the Accounting and Finance function as well as the overall finance plan for the company
- Ensure the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets that reflect the objectives, plans and priorities established in the strategic plans
- Maintain treasury management processes that optimize cash management procedures including future cashflow projections
- Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of the business units
- Prepare, provide and present consolidated periodic financial reporting packages to senior management and the Board of Directors
- Calculate variances from budgets and provide financial analysis where needed
- Lead new ERP initiatives and reporting within the finance and accounting team including PowerBI
- Plan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions for multiple entities and divisions
- Identify key strategic issues as they arise and communicate those to executives
- Oversee regulatory reporting and compliance with GST, and Corporate Income Tax
- Ensure clear definition of responsibility for each employee and participates in employee performance reviews
- Maintain strong service orientation with open and effective two-way communication throughout the company
- Evaluate expansion opportunities and analysis of business needs and impacts to current operations
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting staff and maintain appropriate skilled staff based on the needs of the company
Your strengths include: - 5+ years of experience as a Controller or in a similar position is required
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles is required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with superior knowledge of Excel
- Knowledge of CaseWare is an asset
- Effective leadership and communication skills
If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “
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Eric Motuzas.
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