Controller

Controller

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Barrie, Ontario

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Job Description :

Do you have a strong background in accounting and finance with an interest in process improvement and working on projects? Do you enjoy variety and challenge in your work and want to get in on the ground floor of a great opportunity? Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of a growing family business? If so this may be the role you have been dreaming about! Our client in the manufacturing and distribution space is currently recruiting a Controller. This is an ONSITE role in Barrie ON.

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization, in conjunction with the Director of Finance, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial operations of their group of companies. You will be responsible for overseeing the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and implementing internal controls.

Job Duties :

• Oversee the issuance of financial information (P&L, balance sheet, cash flows, general ledgers, specific operational reports).
• Oversee the monthly close process, prepare and review journal entries, reporting, variance analysis.
• Manages the Company’s general ledger and chart of accounts structure.
• Serves as a leader on the finance team, including providing coaching and development to a growing team of direct and indirect reports. (payroll, accounts payable, inventory control, accounts receivable and statutory reporting).
• Assist Director of Finance in the development of tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Shareholder(s) and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Assess financial performance and work with Leadership teams to drive profitability and business processes.
• Knowledge and experience with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises).
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls.
• Assist and make recommendations relating to business process optimization and implementation with upgrade of current ERP systems. (Microsoft Navision / Business Central)
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic business and / or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Assess organizational performance against the annual budget and assist Director of Finance in preparation of forecasting and budgeting tools as well as monitoring progress and financial metrics against targets.
• Monitors cash flow to determine the optimal financial strategy.
• Assists with reporting (Quick books) relating to Shareholders activities and company foundational charity “Roots for Youth”
• Oversee financial management of operations to include developing financial policies and procedures.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Manage the annual audit process.
• Establishes, maintains, and communicates accounting compliance requirements for new and existing accounting standards.
• Assists with special projects as needed.

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Additional Information : This role is for a current vacancy and Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process.

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