Controller

Overview:

Our client is looking for an accounting and finance professional to join their team. This role reports to the Senior Vice President.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the completeness and accuracy of the entities’ general ledger, sub-ledgers and financial systems
• Accountable for monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes including manual journal entries and account reconciliations
• Accountable for reporting entity’s results to Corporate Accounting and Finance teams
• Review and present monthly, quarterly and annual entity results with Management team
• Oversee AP, AR and General Accounting teams
• Accountable for design and effective operational and financial controls
• Accountable for entity’s internal and external audits/reviews
• Manage implementation of new IFRS accounting policies as required
• Accountable for entity’s cash forecasting and other treasury matters
• Accountable for the entity’s regulatory and tax compliance requirements including all the entity’s tax filings including income taxes, sales taxes and withholding tax returns
• Maintain dashboard and report departmental and other KPIs to management on a monthly basis
• Manage the optimization of new and existing accounting systems and platforms
• Identify obstacles, take initiatives, make recommendations, and execute necessary actions to overcome issues to ensure successful completion of projects
• Initiate, prioritize and obtain approval for projects that lead to innovation and efficiencies for the department and the business
• Oversee ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications:

• CPA
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance-related positions
• IFRS experience required
• Audit experience preferred, preferably from the big 4 firms
• Detail oriented, strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within the direct reports as well as senior leadership within the organization
• Ability to drive solutions to complex operational and financial issues
• Proven track record of meeting commitments on time with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• A “hands on” attitude with a willingness to step in as required
• Leadership experience with excellent skills in motivating others and developing talent
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)