Controller - 18999

Controller:

Our client is looking for an in-office Controller responsible for controlling, executing and maintaining the financial standards of the company.

Controller responsibilities:

• Take part in the company's strategic planning process for short- and long-term growth targets.
• Manage monthly and quarterly reporting cycles/close process.
• Management and compliance of tax related matters
• Develop and manage an effective costing system.
• Conduct financial review of all contractual obligations.
• Implement and maintain compliance with appropriate accounting and internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley legislation.
• Analyze data and prepare executive summary for operational, financial and strategic decision making.
• Adherence and validation of financial statements for local and international issues (i.e., including financial statement preparation under IFRS/ASPE).
• Timely consolidation and reporting of financial results
• Conduct in-depth research on highly technical accounting issues and offer pertinent advice and insight.
• Lead and facilitate cross functional business initiatives.
• Prepare analysis and presentation of Internal Financial Reports to the Executive and members of Management monthly.
• Preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and analysis of the outcomes.
• Oversee daily operations of the finance and accounting department.
• Suggest benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance.
• Prepare financial analysis for investment decisions and contract negotiations.
• Oversee the preparation of all supporting information for the annual audit and internal SOX compliance.
• Create financial models analyzing strategic business decisions.
• Perform analytical review of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts to assist with variance analysis.

The successful candidate has:

• University bachelor’s degree in business/accounting
• CPA designation (Canada and/or USA)
• Minimum 7-10+ years post-qualification management experience
• Experience working in Manufacturing environment
• Strong technical knowledge of ERP and Consolidation/Financial Reporting systems
• Strong comprehension of IFRS / US GAAP
• Working knowledge of CA / US tax is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Self-Driven, results oriented leader with experience building and mentoring teams.
• Analytical thinker with a detail-oriented mindset

Compensation and benefits:

• The salary is negotiable depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development and growth

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.