Controller - Strathmore, Ab

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting operations of the business. This includes responsibility for managing bookkeeping activities, auditing, tax filings, and financial analysis in support of the overall business strategy. The Controller is responsible for implementing and directing financial controls, reporting and advising on financial issues for the business

Job Responsibilities

Leadership
- Provide management, mentoring, coaching and direction to the financial administrative employees and ensure adequate staffing or resources are in place.
- Provide analysis of operational expenses, identify opportunities for cost reductions and provide recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer regarding solutions to improve profitability and mitigate financial risks.
- Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to establish objectives and financial policies for the company.
- May undertake additional projects or activities at the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

Financial
- Maintain financial books and records, produce financial statements, cash flow projections, reports and tax information. Ensure compliance with provincial and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
- Maintain chart of accounts, oversee accounts receivable and payable functions and audit financial processes within the company.
- Ensure that financial controls that are implemented at the company are effectively utilized to support the management of business assets.
- Investigate and analyze financial information for improvements and monitor cash flow, analyzing changes, providing advice to management on actions to be undertaken.
- Using financial software, provide analysis and effectively reporting; gaining knowledge to become an in-house resource on using the software for maximum effectiveness.

General
- Participate in training and development activities.
- Other related duties as required.

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Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

**Required**:

- An accounting degree and enrolled in a professional program or has a Canadian accounting designation.
- 2 to 3 years of demonstrated experience as a Junior Controller or in a financial management or accounting position working closely with a Controller/CFO.
- Able to work overtime and travel.
- Legally eligible to work in country the role is based out of.

**Looking For**:

- Industry-related experience in financial management or of independent businesses.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and an aptitude for working with numbers.
- Good presentation skills and the ability to translate complex financial information.
- Effective communication skills with strong oral and written skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to build client relationships.
- High degree of integrity and ethics.
- A collaborative and flexible style with a strong service mentality, ability to direct and manage the work of others.
- Strong work ethic, positive attitude, reliable, and dependable.
- Flexible and able to adapt to change.
- Team player and customer service focused.
- Demonstrated initiative and results orientated.

**Assets**:

- Experience in use of MS Office suite and very experienced with financial software with preference for experience working with MS Dynamics Great Plains.
- Ability to negotiate contracts.
- Experience in supervising the financial functions of a business.