Controller
Would you like to be part of the Senior Management Team for the Canadian Division of a long-established global company with operations around the world? Would you like to work for a company where work life balance and culture are important? Are you a CPA looking to take that next step-up in your career? If you said yes to these questions, then this exciting Controller position could be the opportunity for you.
Our client located in the Cambridge is looking for a CPA with a proven track record as a top performer within a medium sized to large employer. This role reports directly to the Managing Director. The Controller will lead the finance and accounting, office administration, and IT support.
Responsibilities of the Controller include:
- Directing and overseeing the financial statement preparation and analysis of monthly reporting packages to senior management
- Overseeing the annual preparation of budget and forecasts
- Treasury management and maintenance of the cash flow forecast
- Managing the year-end audit process
- Recommending benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performances of divisions and departments
- Provide leadership and support to AR, AP, order entry and warehouse departments
- Supervision, training and development of accounting and finance staff
Benefits of working for our client:
- Commitment to work life balance
- Job security – profitable long time established company
- Reimbursed professional dues and great professional development allowance
- High employee retention rates, many long tenured employees
- Hybrid working arrangement (home and office)
- Pension Plan
- Profit sharing
- Recognition programs
Requirements:
- An accounting designation or (qualified by experience) with 5 plus years of experience working in senior accounting role in a medium to large corporate environment, preferable in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- University degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Above average communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Hands on ability
- Strong computer skills including Advanced level MS Excel skills and overall solid system skills
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
- Proven track record in highlighting and resolving issues in a timely manner, questioning results, challenging the status quo, initiating, and successfully implementing change
- Creative problem solving and effective decision making
If interested, please send a copy of your resume in MS Word format. Please note only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.