Controller

Ref ID : 05050-0012432397

Classification : Controller

Compensation : $125000.00 to $130000.00 yearly

Robert Half is searching for an ambitious Controller eager to join the team at a reputable manufacturing company. This leadership role oversees an accounting and clerical department.

The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and guides departmental staff.

This company has very competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunity for career growth. We are seeking an individual for this role who is able to motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude;

exhibit integrity, reliability and leadership; and is capable of providing exceptional client services by managing self and others by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability.

You will also be responsible for key decision making and the ability to challenge, negotiate and influence the team. You will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo, and fostering creativity in your department.

Based in the Vaughan area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.

Your responsibilities in this role :

• Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, accounts payable, and statutory reporting
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Consolidation of legal entities for financial reporting under ASPE standards
• Multi divisional financial statement preparation and analysis including P& Ls by Branch / SBU
• Work with operations to define, measure, analyze, improve and control current processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency
• Provide strategic analysis as required to drive improved decision making
• Prepare and present financial information for annual reports
• Manage foreign exchange transactions
• Implementation and management of internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures
• Provides advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting
• Manage the priorities within accounting group
• Coordinating the year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements and external reporting to financial institutions, ensuring that all reporting requirements are met
• All other financial reporting to various companies and agencies (Bank Covenants, Insurance, Stats Can, etc.)
• Generation of reports of performance against budgets
• Supporting new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic finance and internal control perspective
• Assigns and authorizes cheques, purchase orders and invoices
• With input from the CFO, responsible for the formulation of accounting policies, procedures and controls
• Work with external tax consultants in preparation of corporate Tax filings

Job Requirements : Requirements :

Requirements :

• University degree in Business / Accounting, with a professional accounting designation (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA).
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management. Cost Accounting an asset
• Knowledge of Foreign exchange accounting
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms
• Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience
• Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Management and / or supervisory experience

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