Controller

Our client is a leading Managed Services Provider, located in Winnipeg MB, focused on empowering companies through technology. They strongly believe in their culture which includes showing that you care, acknowledging others, being solution minded and making it fun. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you.

On behalf of our client, we are searching for a Controller to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the CEO, and VP of Operations, you will be responsible for all finance related aspects of the business - management of the Accounting Clerk, financial statement review and analysis, cash flow management, and financial reporting and presentation.

Our client offers an environment to learn and grow, the opportunity to work with the latest trends in information technology, while working in a team orientated environment. They offer a friendly and positive work environment along with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (that include performance-based incentives, health care spending account, employer RRSP/DPSP/TFSA matching plan, mileage compensation and a staff lounge to build connections with your colleagues).

**Responsibilities**
- Review and oversight of day-to-day accounting functions performed by Accounting Clerk, including bi-weekly payroll, vendor payments, monthly agreement invoicing.
- Review of monthly financial reporting prepared by Accounting Clerk, including bank and credit card reconciliations, COGS reconciliations, monthly end accruals, month end adjustments for amortization, inventory, deferred revenue, prepaids, etc.
- Preparation of financial projections, monitoring monthly budget vs. actual performance, and performing monthly variance and margin analysis.
- Quarterly Service Leadership Index reporting.
- Train and mentor Accounting Clerk.
- Preparation and review of periodic government filings and remittances, including GST, PST, EHF, WCB, tax instalments.
- Internal and external deadline management.
- Cash flow and operating expense management.
- Monthly invoicing, customer statements, and accounts receivable collection efforts.
- Employee onboarding/offboarding, payroll, bonus calculations, and benefit administration.
- Develop, update, and maintain internal financial controls and processes.
- Develop and execute quarterly finance department objectives, with a view to improving efficiency and profitability.
- Monthly financial presentation to Fractional Controller, CEO, and VP of Operations.
- Monthly accounting for two related corporations (nominal activity), including bank and intercompany reconciliations, dividends, recording portfolio investment activity, GST reporting, tax instalments.
- Preparation of year end for external accountants.
- Participation as a member of the leadership team, including weekly meetings, quarterly and annual strategic planning.
- Preparation of annual budget with input from leadership and team members.
- Proactively seek out opportunities to streamline processes, drive efficiencies, and reduce costs.

**Skills & Qualification**
- 4-5 years experience in an internal senior accountant position or a similar role, ideally with public practice experience.
- Post secondary education in accounting/finance. CGA designation is an asset but not a requirement.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized - manages their own and others’ schedules with ease.
- Adaptable to changing processes, competing deadlines, and fast-paced environments.
- Comfortable with computers and technology; intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to conduct research and create reports or presentations.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those individuals who best meet our qualifications will be contacted. All other resumes will be kept on file for future consideration.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

**Experience**:

- accounting: 4 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person