Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Join Salex, Southern Ontario's largest lighting agency, where innovation meets excellence. For over 50 years, we’ve partnered with top-tier manufacturers to deliver cutting-edge architectural lighting solutions. Our collaborative and dynamic team thrives on bringing visionary designs to life. At Salex, we believe that work should be both fulfilling and enjoyable. Our vibrant, family-style company culture fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our team members. From fun team events and quarterly in-office massages to lively barbecues and birthday celebrations, we ensure that every day at Salex is filled with opportunities for connection and growth. Be part of a company that values expertise, creativity, and professional growth. Illuminate your career with Salex! Job Overview : The Controller is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all finance and accounting operational functions, formulating and preparing the Company’s annual budgets, forecasting and managing cash flow, preparation of internal and external financial statements, and all other regulatory reporting. This position is responsible for the monthly and annual financial closure process, ensuring accuracy and integrity through the development of, and adherence to, appropriate financial controls, ensuring the validity and accuracy of the standard costing system, general ledger, and all supporting analyses. Reviews and evaluates financial statements including preparation and analysis of performance metrics.   Responsibilities : Finance

• Provide financial leadership for the senior management team
• Maintain adequate risk management-based internal controls
• Prepare, understand, and present financial results in comparison to the annual business plan and periodic forecasting scenarios. Initiate and implement timely corrective action with leadership to capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
• Provide business analysis on trends, issues, and developments that could impact the operation
• Advance Finance Department initiatives, and continuous improvement and best practice deployment, such as updating software and systems implementation, updating accounting processes, costing, and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and careful implementation
• Manage production and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
• Manage daily cash and develop and prepare cash flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly intervals
• Review monthly bank reconciliations, vendor account reconciliations (where necessary) and customer account reconciliations (where necessary)
• Onboard and assess creditworthiness of new customers
• Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, reconciliations of accounts, and conduct G / L analysis to ensure the accuracy of results in accordance with Canadian ASPE; manage the preparation of all regulatory reporting
• Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management processes to ensure timely cash collection, maintaining compliance with all internal control policies
• Assess, execute, and improve policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accurate reporting within timelines
• Write, revise, document, monitor and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain a system of internal controls over accounting transactions; ensure that exceptions, if any, are backed by proper approvals and are properly explained
• Complete any other special projects for reporting purposes as required
• Compute quarterly corporate income tax
• Manage WSIB program for the company
• Ensure regulatory compliance and remit corporate income tax, HST, payroll and WSIB
• Manage Billing, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and Payroll collaboration and resource allocation.  Administrative Tasks and Reporting
• Handle administrative tasks such as approving time off, expense reports and other personnel matters
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor the team
• Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them achieve their goals and objectives
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages innovation and professional development
• Conduct regular performance reviews with team members to provide feedback on their performance and set goals for improvement
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance team members’ technical skills and finance knowledge
• Recognize and reward team members for their contributions and achievements.   Qualifications :
• Bachelor's Degree
• Possession of CPA, CA, CMA or CGA designation is an asset
• 6 – 10 years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years’ experience as a Controller
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of accuracy
• Financial reporting regulation knowledge in accordance with Canadian ASPE
• Strong analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers
• Financial reporting system knowledge
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to influence, escalate issues and ideas, and persuade cross-functional executives and managers and positively manage conflict
• Strong analytical and reasoning capabilities to anticipate and identify operational opportunities, risks, and problems, analyze variances from plan, and develop timely action plans to achieve operating goals
• Proven leadership abilities
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people management abilities and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage, teach and grow a team, gaining an understanding of the business operations and its impact on the Company’s books, records, and accounting environment
• Previous experience in the Construction Industry an asset
• Possesses understanding of the construction project life cycle an asset   Why Work With Us?
• Competitive Salary : We offer a salary package that reflects your skills and experience, ensuring you feel valued and rewarded.
• Amazing Benefits : From comprehensive healthcare plans to generous retirement savings, we provide benefits that support your well-being and future.
• Inspiring Culture : Join a workplace where collaboration, creativity, and growth are encouraged. Our positive and inclusive culture ensures you thrive both professionally and personally   Ready to Apply? If you’re excited about the opportunity to be part of a great company with competitive salaries, amazing benefits, and an inspiring culture, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s build the future together. Salex is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Salex is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. This role uses AI‑assisted tools to support initial screening.