Controller

**Controller**

**Job Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**

**_Financial Results and Reporting_**
- Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of financial results including leading the financial consolidation in a multi-currency environment.
- Coordinating effective and efficient year-end engagements with external professional services firm including interim review activities.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce policies and procedures related to tangible assets and financial reporting.

**_Financial Systems and Operational Efficiencies_**
- Review and evaluate accounting team structure and systems to support operational and business goals and to meet the needs and objectives of a growing company.
- Play a leadership role in the accounting and finance-related integration of new acquisitions.
- Review, recommend, and assist in the evolution and implementation of systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective delivery of internal accounting and finance reporting.

**_Short and Long-Term Planning_**
- Work with the Senior Manager, FP&A to coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial / management reporting.
- Assist with both short-term and long-term planning and forecasting of company results including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.

**_Invoicing and Accounts Payable_**
- Provide guidance and oversight to the accounts payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing of incoming invoices and outgoing payments.

**_Stewardship, Taxes, Controls, and Compliance_**
- Safeguard corporate assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing appropriate internal controls over processes, financial reporting, and financial assets.
- Coordinate necessary calculations, support, and documentation for previous acquisitions, various covenants, and various internal incentive structures.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation and submission of appropriate income tax and input tax returns and related filings (working with external tax advisors).
- Ensure compliance with local, provincial / state, federal, and other regulatory requirements.

**_Sales Commissions and Incentive Models_**
- Compile sales incentive details and drive various compensation models.

**_Leadership and Other_**
- Oversee the daily operation of the accounting department.
- Assign work, set objectives, and evaluate performance of the accounting team.
- Promote effective teamwork, feedback, and guidance to direct and indirect finance reports and drive a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Provide strong and supported fact-based recommendations.
- Manage accounting staff by recruiting, orienting, training, and coaching employees.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications among other things.
- Complete / execute other special projects that may arise from time-to-time as requested by the CFO or members of the leadership team.

**Qualifications**
- Post secondary degree specializing in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional designation (i.e. CPA) is required.
- 7+ years of work experience in Accounting / Finance including 3+ years of managerial / leadership experience as a Controller, Accounting Director, or Accounting Manager.
- Knowledge of US / Canadian GAAP and best practices.
- Highly collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger team; Proven success in developing and maintaining positive team spirit.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to influence others and to collaborate across levels of the organization.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to think strategically.
- Advanced Excel skills with proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Industry experience in a manufacturing, production, or logistics environment is preferred but not required.
- Experience working in a mid-sized company (250-500 employees) and / or within a strong entrepreneurial environment is an asset.
- Proficient in ERP systems and financial software packages.

**About St Regis**
- Innovative ideas. Inspiring results. _The St Regis Group is the largest supplier of awards, recognition, and corporate giftware within the promotional products industry with no other supplier having the range and diversity that has made us the go-to choice for premier brands, Fortune 500 companies, and small businesses alike. Founded in 1998, St Regis has grown both organically and inorganically including 18 acquisitions over past 12 years. With a strong track record of growth and a commitment to innovation, we continue to expand our operations and challenge the status quo. Our footprint extends across the United States and Canada with our offering of over 50,000 products including crystal awards, custom awards, drinkware, houseware, stationary, timepi