Controller

**Controller**

JMT Consultants Inc. - Winnipeg, Manitoba

**Job Type**: Full-Time, Permanent

JMT Consultants Inc. is a growing structural consulting firm that is currently seeking a motivated Controller to join our dedicated team in our Winnipeg office.

The controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. Will report to the President, and will assist with development of internal control policies, procedure, and financial planning as needed.

At JMT Consultants Inc. we value our team members and offer a full medical benefits package, vacation/sick time, flexible work hours and relaxed office environment. We provide an annual company retreat and all team members receive an annual profit-sharing bonus.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
- Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations
- Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time
- Process accounts and collecting payments
- Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money
- Monitor cash and funding balances
- Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts
- Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review
- Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports
- Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts
- Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer
- Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors
- Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices
- Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting
- Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
- Additional controller duties as needed

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license required
- Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
- Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge
- Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation
- Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
- Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
- Attention to detail
- Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members
- Some US tax knowledge is an asset

**Requirements**:

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license required
- Canadian Citizenship/Legally able to work in Canada

**How to Apply**:
Send cover letter and resume through Indeed.

We thank all applicants who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB