Controller


  • Category: Accounting / Finance
  • Location: Edmonton, AB
  • Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Description

Posted On: Apr 25, 2024

Corporate Controller:
 
Our client is searching for a Corporate Controller to join their team. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the company and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. A successful candidate will be analytical, detail oriented and technically astute. This role reports directly to the VP Finance.
 
Your success will be defined by your ability to:
  • Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to financial systems
  • Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place and functioning to minimize risk of error
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management, board and board sub-committees on a timely basis
  • Prepare IFRS compliant financial statements, including note disclosures
  • Identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
  • Oversee the general, full cycle accounting function, which includes intercompany accounting, cash management and reconciliation, balance sheet management and payroll management
  • File and remit GST and HST returns
  • Work with external tax consultants to prepare and file annual tax returns
  • Lead and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth
  • Delegate responsibilities effectively to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance department
  • Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits
  • Manage multiple separate audits simultaneously
  • Manage cash flow and corporate cash position and ensure the funds are being appropriately allocated
Your strengths include:
  • 3+ years of demonstrated work experience in full-cycle accounting and IFRS reporting
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline is required
  • Good standing CPA Designation
  • Experience in a publicly traded company is preferred
  • Experience with intercompany transactions
  • Excellent English speaking, reading, and writing skills. Multilingual ability is a plus
  • Analytical, detail oriented technically astute
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills
  • Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to developing teams
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to handle a heavy workload and competing priorities
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Jason Wong.
 
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
 
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