Financial Controller
About The Position
The Financial Controller will direct and evaluate the operations of the accounting and financial departments to ensure organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance. This role involves establishing and implementing financial policies, internal control systems, and procedures to safeguard company assets. The Controller will coordinate the budget process, including financial planning, expenditure control, and detailed variance analysis. Responsibilities also include overseeing the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and cost-benefit reports, managing and mentoring the financial team, and monitoring financial data to identify trends and recommend improvements. Maintaining accurate financial records for audit readiness is also a key aspect of this role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience
- 3 years to less than 5 years of experience
- Postgraduate diploma or professional certification in a related field is an asset.
- MS Word, MS Excel, Xero, Quickbooks
- Management and organizational analysis
- Financial auditing and internal control
- Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Criminal record check
- Credit check
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Accurate
- Judgements
- Organized
- Team player
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Authorized to work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- A Postgraduate diploma or professional certification in a related field is considered a strong asset.
Responsibilities
- Direct and evaluate the operations of the accounting and financial departments to ensure organizational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Establish and implement financial policies, internal control systems, and procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Coordinate the budget process, including financial planning, expenditure control, and detailed variance analysis.
- Oversee the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and cost-benefit reports for presentation to senior management.
- Manage and mentor the financial team (3-4 people), including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
- Monitor financial data and reporting systems to identify critical trends and recommend strategic improvements.
- Maintain financial records using manual and computerized systems to ensure audit readiness and accurate record-keeping.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- Financial benefits: Bonus
- Paid time off
- Parking available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
