Financial Controller

There’s a moment when it all comes together. When a complicated challenge turns into a creative solution. When a problem turns into an opportunity. We live for those moments. And if challenges arise? That’s ok - rise to the challenge. No two days are exactly the same, and that’s what makes working at our Company so gratifying.

Creativity is what drives us forward. We want the outliers. The non-conformists. The game-changers. And that’s where you come in. To transform the face of logistics, we need your help. This is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. We want you to be excited about the work you’re doing and the company you’re doing it for.

We are expanding rapidly and looking for a **Financial Controller** for our Head Office located in** LaSalle**.

Rise to the challenge. Find your Fuel.

Reporting to the Senior Director of finance, the **Financial Controller** will play a critical role in ensuring the implementation and governance for the financial strategy of the company. As a valued partner to the senior leadership team, the Controller will be an advisor ensuring accurate financial reporting, as well as effective financial guidance for special mandates to support the growth of the company.

**Job Summary**:

- Lead and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and management information reports.
- Preparation of month-end package for upper management & participate in the presentation.
- Collaborate with the Director of FP&A in the variance analysis of actual vs budget.
- Responsible for the closing & target setting for month-end.
- Review and/or prepare all month-end balance sheet files to ensure the accuracy of financial data including balancing of intercompany accounts.
- Review & approval of journal entries, bank reconciliations, commission reports, volume rebates, sales tax reports & other reports for the government.
- Responsible for the review of credit card transactions.
- Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and compliance for financial accuracy and the appropriate governance, maintaining a strong financial control environment.
- Identify control weaknesses and implement new controls, processes and rigor where needed.
- Lead & coordinate the interim audit and the year-end audit ensuring that internal & external reporting deadlines are met
- Prepare the year-end audited (combined & consolidated) financial statements & related note disclosure
- Prepare the year-end notice to reader financial statements for the individual entities
- Coach, develop & set objectives for direct reports to enhance technical skills, soft skills & promote growth
- Responsible for the billing & Accounts Receivable departments (within 8-12 months)
- Participate in M&A projects & software implementation / conversion.
- Continue to build and develop a strong and high-performing team that will take accountability and flourish in their defined roles.
- Other ad hoc requests and reports as required

**Education & Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce or Accounting
- CPA designation.
- Minimum five to eight (5-8) years of experience as a controller in a medium sized company position with demonstrated experience in a fast-paced and growth-oriented industry.
- Excellent experience in ASPE accounting standards.
- Extensive experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting and accounting with a strong exposure to mergers and acquisitions and due diligence.
- Additional experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, internal controls and asset management is a must.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce accurate and timely results within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Demonstrated experience building and leading strong accounting teams, having developed and promoted team members.
- An exceptional work ethic and demonstrated ‘roll up their sleeves’ approach to leadership.
- A strong ability to build trusting relationships with other functions across the business including positioning themselves as a strong financial partner and advisor.
- Exceptional analytical thinking, planning, and prioritization skills with a strong ability to execute and meet objectives.
- A very well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
- Experience with M&A’s as well as software implementation / conversion.
- Knowledge of US accounting & state taxes is an asset.

**Pay, benefits, perks and more**:
We’re not like the others, nor do we care to be. You are an investment and from day one, we treat you as such. Easily accessible by car or public transit, our dynamic work environment is high-energy and fun. Our competitive comp packages include comprehensive benefit plans and generous paid time off, and our company sponsored events and other creative perks are all designed with our valued employees in mind.

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