Controller

About the Company

Our client is a transportation and distribution leader. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for the accounting operations of the company, includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, as well as ensures compliance of all government requirement and remittances.

Why Work Here

• Excellent opportunity for a keen candidate to take charge of a diverse Accounting & Finance team and make it their own
• Opportunity to lead a long-standing team of individuals and report to a CFO who is very passionate about the transportation industry and the operations at the company About the Opportunity

Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage outsourced functions Such as External Accounting Firms.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department AP, AR, General Accounting, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Oversee the accounting operations of all legal entities, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures. Transactions
• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Process payroll in a timely manner
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions Reporting
• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide for a system of management cost reports
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations Compliance
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with provincial and federal government reporting requirements, tax filings and workers Compensation remittances for all Provinces.
• Achieve department objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required. Health and Safety Responsibilities
• Protect his or her own health and safety, by complying with the law, and by understanding the practices of the Company.
• Ensure Associates receive adequate training as it relates to safety in the workplace.
• Is accountable for the health and safety of those under their supervision.
• Enforce rules, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ensure that machinery and / or equipment are safe and that associates follow established safe work practices and procedures.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
• Working towards or completed a CMA or equivalent designation.
• Previous experience in the transportation industry, both with asset based and non-asset based carriers, and / or experience in the warehousing / 3PL industry. Salary Range

$120,000 - $130,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.