accounting controller

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Brokerage house
• Manufacture
• Industrial
• Private company, corporation or industry
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Simply Accounting
• Database software
• MS Office
• Data analysis software
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Sage Accounting Software
  
  

Area of specialization

• Accounting
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
  
  

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence
• Proactive
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
  
  

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Wellness program