Controller

**Job Summary**

The Controller is responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting obligations of the Capital Sports group, including analysis and management of information that will provide support for the decision-making process.

**Main Responsibilities**
**Ongoing**
- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with ASPE for the Capital Sports group including general ledgers and account reconciliations
- Develop, implement and ensure compliance with financial controls and accounting policies to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting
- Ensure all statutory requirements of the organizations are met including withholding payments, income taxes, commodity taxes, year-end reporting, lender reporting obligations and NHL reporting
- Review financial reports and analysis with department managers and/or budget owners in accordance with established internal timelines. Maintain and develop schedules, reports, and analyses as required
- Analyze actual results compared to budget, and prepare monthly and annual forecasts
- With input of stakeholders, develop internal management reporting and establish timelines for distribution of reports
- Establish and manage the annual budget process
- Liase with budget owners to review and forecast results, developing a culture of budget-conscious decision making and accountability
- Responsible for the supervision of the Accounts Receivable function
- Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Finance

**Periodic**
- Responsible for recommending changes in the basic structure and organization of the finance department to ensure objectives are met
- Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors or other consultants as necessary
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by management
- Interview, hire, train, monitor, and motivate direct reports
- Assist with the completion of direct reports’ performance appraisals as appropriate

**Job Requirements**
- University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Management/Administration
- Professional accounting designation
- Minimum of 5 years progressive accounting experience with an emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations for business issues
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting corporations, and partnerships
- Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Experience with ERP system implementations and process improvements
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Experience managing a team
- Proficient in MS Office
- Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central an asset

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.
- Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process._
- SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities._