Interim Controller

Interim Controller

Application Deadline : 20 September 2024

Department : Finance & Investments

Employment Type : Fixed Term Contract

Location : Head Office

Reporting To : Chief Financial Officer

Description

Reporting directly into the Chief Financial Officer, the Interim Controller is a key member of the finance leadership team and is responsible for the management of the following functions for corporate entities and registered education savings plans :

• Accounting & Reporting
• Tax Planning and Taxation
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Accounts Payable
• Commission Administration to Sales Agents

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Accounting : Monthly, quarterly, and annual completion of accounting close including all controls surrounding such as account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis : Monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of financial statements. In collaboration with the Financial Planning & Analysis team, review and analyze balance sheet and income statement analysis for presentation to the Executive team and the Board of Directors.
• Regulatory Filings : Preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory and other external filings within regulatory timelines (ie.

OSC, SEDAR, StatCan).

• Audit : Act as lead contact to auditors and lead the external audit by managing the deliverables. In addition, support the internal audit process by contributing to selection of risk areas for review and co-coordinating with the business areas and audit team through completion of the reviews.
• Accounting Standard Implementation : Identify new accounting requirements (IFRS) and develop the approach for successful implementation (eg.

IFRS, revenue recognition). Prepare accounting memos for presentation to auditors and to the Audit Committee.

Taxation : In collaboration with tax advisors, preparation and filing of corporate tax returns and GST / HST returns. In addition, oversee the team in issuance of annual tax slips to plan beneficiaries, agents and employees;

the filing of regular sales tax remittances; and withholding and remittance of all applicable taxes.

• Treasury & Cash Management :
• Act as lead contact person for our bankers including timely maintenance of bank accounts, access and authorizations to the bank accounts and online accesses.
• Oversee daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual treasury and cash management operations such as processing of cash movements, cash forecasts and cash needs for plans and corporate entities, reconciliation of bank accounts and controls including timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations.
• In collaboration with investments team, oversee timely forecasting of cash needs for plans and decide on investment transactions to provide liquidity to plans.
• Commission Administration : Oversee commission administration ensuring that payments to sales representatives are completed accurately including related adjustments.
• Accounts Payable : Oversee the timely administration of accounts payable for expenditures incurred with appropriate supporting documentation and authorization.
• Standard Operating Procedures and Policies : Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and ensure compliance with Internal Controls for complete and accurate financial results.
• Process Management and Improvements : Manage intelligent and highly controlled finance process and identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, as needed.
• Project Management : Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to represent Finance for divisional and enterprise-wide projects such technology upgrades or implementations, product design and launch or others, as needed.
• Leadership : Manage accounting, treasury, and commission teams comprised of direct and indirect reports including performance reviews, coaching, mentoring and supporting individuals in their professional development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Accounting designation (CPA) desired
• At least 8 years of progressive experience starting with public accounting and leading to controllership experience
• Experience in financial services preferably in fintech is an asset
• Experience in wealth and asset management is an asset
• Experience and understanding of accounting and reporting for corporate entities and investment structures such as investment funds or mutual funds
• Proven dedication to the internal / external customer's needs
• Experience in leading high performing and engaged teams
• An empathetic leader and open to diverse perspectives
• Desire and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Honest, ethical and trustworthy attitude
• Appetite and focus on process improvements and automation
• Proven ability to set and achieve objectives
• Analytical mindset to analyze financial results driving decisions
• Detail-orientation with solid grasp of IFRS, accounting procedures and treasury practices
• Solid working knowledge of software and database systems for accounting and reporting
• Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI would be beneficial
• Excellent verbal and communication skills and the ability to summarize and present complex financial data in an organized, concise manner
• Someone who listens to diverse perspectives with an empathetic attitude.
• A lifelong learner that is performance driven.
• Someone who recognizes our customers as our most important stakeholders.
• The ability to work in a team setting and serve value.
• Someone who continuously takes initiative and embraces change
Il y a plus de 30 jours