Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller is responsible for maximizing return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for the Executive team and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts; and manage cash flow.
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
• Interface and negotiate with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, vendors and collection agencies; reviewing all financial contracts, financing agreements and insurance policies.
• Participate and lead the annual year-end audit process with the external auditors.
• Manage the bookkeeping function, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Maintain accounting staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or any other relevant field
• CPA designation required
• Must have at least 8 years of related work experience, and 5 years in a managerial position

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles.
• Experience with preparation of financial reporting for a public company, accounting standards, financial modelling, budgeting, internal controls, system implementation, treasury and cash management.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.
• Proficient in complex spreadsheets design (MS Excel SuperUser).
• QuickBooks, MS Dynamics
• Well-developed written and oral communications skills.
• Bilingual (French – English)
• Ability to work in a team environment.

ABOUT THE POSITION

*** 1-year contract for a maternity leave replacement ***

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Flexible work schedule
• Offices are located in downtown Montreal - easily accessible by bus/metro (McGill Station)
• Competitive pay (including benefits)

EXPECTED START DATE: May 2015

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that the masculine form has been used to represent both males and females, and has been used with the sole purpose of simplifying the text.

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