Finance Controller

Found in: beBee S CA - 2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada H2 Safety Full time
Salary:

Celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2024, H2Safety Services Inc. is the largest Emergency Response Management provider in Canada. Equipped with decades of experience, our team of industry leading experts deliver comprehensive, tailored Emergency Management, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Emergency Response Training, and Technology services to companies throughout Canada, North America, and around the world. By continually investing in our people and world-class technology, we ensure the highest level of protection and compliance for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.

Your Team

At H2Safety, we believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background leads to a superior company culture, creates meaningful experiences and work for our employees, and generates exceptional products and services for our wide range of clients.

We are currently looking for a seasoned Finance Controller to join our Finance team and play a key role in steering the organization towards financial excellence and strategic growth. In this role, you oversee day-to-day financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring compliance and transparency. In collaboration with executive leadership, you will develop financial strategies aligned with company objectives, providing insights for informed decision-making and sustainable growth.


What You'll Do & How You'll Make an Impact

  • Prepare, analyze, and communicate accurate financial statements and reports to facilitate informed decision-making, ensure compliance, and drive organizational success.
  • Establish robust financial policies, procedures, and controls to optimize the return on financial assets and ensure the reliability of financial data.
  • Provide strategic leadership and hands-on oversight to the accounting department, ensuring precision, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving, while also supervising Fleet Administration functions to optimize fleet utilization, compliance, and accuracy.
  • Guide Travel Coordination activities, prioritizing efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and traveler satisfaction, while also spearheading the implementation and maintenance of rigorous accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting, collaborating with stakeholders and spearheading cross-departmental budget management efforts.
  • Provide insightful financial forecasts, analyze variances, and optimize resources to achieve budget objectives.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls, conducting regular audits to identify weaknesses and proactively implement improvements.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and industry standards, serve as the main liaison for external auditors, conduct internal audits, and provide training to foster a culture of compliance.
  • Oversee all aspects of cash management, including cash flow forecasting, monitoring liquidity, optimizing cash positions, managing banking relationships, and implementing effective cash management strategies.
  • Utilizing financial modeling and forecasting methodologies, lead financial analysis to provide strategic insights, assess performance, and drive profitability through informed decision-making.
  • Manage tax compliance, strategy, and optimization to minimize liabilities and ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Lead financial risk management, assessing and mitigating risks to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compliance. Develop strategies and internal controls while monitoring risk exposure, providing recommendations to senior management.
  • Collaborate with executive management to craft strategic plans aligned with long-term vision, providing financial insights to guide decision-making towards overarching goals.
  • Promote a collaborative, transparent, and accountable culture within the finance department and organization, offering effective leadership, mentorship, and talent development opportunities to drive learning, growth, and career advancement.
  • Collaborate with the CFO to establish KPIs aligned with organizational objectives, utilizing data analytics tools for continuous monitoring and analysis to provide insights and recommendations.
  • Implement a robust feedback system to ensure clarity and achievement of performance goals, holding team members accountable while providing necessary support and guidance.


What We're Looking For

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
  • Certified Public Accountant designation (CPA)
  • Minimum 10 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years operating in a senior accounting or financial management role showcasing hands-on involvement in operational financial matters.
  • Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory or managerial role within finance and accounting.
  • Expertise in applying accounting principles and financial regulations to ensure accuracy and compliance, actively engaging in day-to-day financial operations.
  • Ability to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, synthesizing complex data for strategic decision-making and business growth.
  • Experience in identifying and mitigating financial risks, ensuring resilience and minimizing threats.
  • Proficiency in leveraging financial software to streamline processes and facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Capability to discern trends and distill insights critical for strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Proven track record of deploying innovative problem-solving strategies to optimize processes and drive sustainable business performance.
  • Dedication to upholding ethical standards in financial management, ensuring transparency and compliance.
  • Proficiency in articulating complex financial concepts with clarity in written and oral communication.
  • Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional finance teams towards shared goals, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Bonus Experience

  • Completion of or working towards a master's degree in business administration.
  • Experience in collaborating with diverse departments and stakeholders to integrate financial objectives with broader organizational strategies, fostering synergy and alignment across functional areas.
  • Demonstrated skill in leading organizational change initiatives within the finance function, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of adaptability and innovation.
  • Strong aptitude for leveraging data analytics tools and techniques to derive actionable insights, drive data-driven decision-making, and optimize financial performance.
  • Familiarity with the Emergency Response Planning industry.

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