Corporate Controller

Meridia Recruitment SolutionsPrince Edward Island

30+ days ago

Salary

CAD100000–CAD140000 yearly

Job description

Corporate Controller

Charlottetown, PEI

Reference # HL-18230

Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, D.P. Murphy Group of Companies is a leader in the hospitality industry, operating award-winning restaurants and hotels as a franchisee in Atlantic Canada. Their brands include Tim Hortons, Wendy's, Boston Pizza, Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Future Inn. We are excited to be partnered with them in search of a Corporate Controller to join their team in Charlottetown.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will be responsible for full cycle accounting for D.P. Murphy Group of Companies’ Food Division. This position is perfect if you thrive on process improvement and gaining efficiencies!

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following :

Supervision and mentoring of accounting staff in the food division with the goal in mind to grow the knowledge and abilities of our team members
Accurately account for transactions in the general ledger accounts
Prepare and review working papers that support account balances and investigation of any issues
Prepare and post journal entries
Perform account reconciliations
Review monthly HST returns and payments
Analyze accounts and costs for reasonableness and consistency
Prepare various analytical and ad-hoc reports
Perform month-end and year-end financial statements for presentation to senior management
Work with the external accountants to facilitate the preparation of externally prepared year-end financial statements including review of draft financial statements and tax returns
Ensure compliance with accounting standards
Review and authorize vendor payments
Preparation of financial reports for senior management as requested
Work closely with the Director of Finance on various projects as needed
Participate in software advancements currently in progress
Main point of contact for CRA inquiries

The ideal candidate will possess :

CPA designation

Strong computer skills

Payroll and benefits knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the company

Experience with a public accounting firm will be considered an asset

High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Able to handle many projects simultaneously, to manage tight deadlines and to prioritize effectively

We are looking for a talented CPA who thrives in a dynamic environment to contribute to the growth and ongoing success of our client’s team in Charlottetown! If this sounds like you, connect with us to learn more or apply now.