Area Controller

Description

About the Role :

As the Area Controller you will be the financial leader for your Area and a strategic partner to the Area Finance Director. This is not just about the numbers it is about shaping insights that drive business decisions building a culture of continuous improvement and leading a high-performing team. You will oversee accounting operations ensure compliance and champion process innovation to deliver real business impact.

What you will do :

Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate timely reporting we close the books in 5 days. Get into the details on revenue accounts receivable revenue distribution depreciation property operating expenses to name a few.

Drives adherence to GAAP and internal policies while strengthening financial controls.

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation freeing time for value-added work.

Lead system implementations for new sites and manage change initiatives driven by corporate directives.

Oversee integration of acquisitions ensuring smooth financial and operational alignment.

Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Ensures integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies.

Responsible for review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and completion of monthly Area Balance Sheet analysis.

Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.

Build develop and mentor a diverse high performing accounting team. Direct supervision of 7-10 employees including full-time accountants.

Serve as the go-to expert for audits SOX compliance GAAP and Area-specific Municipal or other contract accounting requirements.

Partner with operations to understand and deliver actional insights.

What we are looking for :

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA is desirable.

8 years of progressive accounting / finance experience; ideally with a public company or public accounting exposure

Strong Technical expertise in GAAP SOX and financial systems.

Proven leadership skills able to inspire coach and develop talent

Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly

Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and shifting priorities

Ability to travel up to 10% and work flexibly during peak periods

Deep knowledge of the monthly accounting cycle financial systems and best practices

Proven experience in developing and analyzing financial statements

Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive presence

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to lead coach and develop high-performing teams

Adaptable and resilientcomfortable with change ambiguity and steep learning curves

Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles and operational challenges

Collaborative and inclusive approach to motivate and engage teams

Willingness to travel (up to 10%) and work flexibly during peak periods

Self-motivated high energy resourceful and confident (yet humble) with positive can-do attitude. High level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work.

Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda. Owns misses and learns from failures and adversity.

The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $113400 - $169510. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates relevant experience education training certifications qualifications and work addition this position is eligible for bonus. This position is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus plan with benefits including medical dental vision and RRSP match

Paid vacation holidays and personal days

Opportunities for growth and leadership development

A culture that values innovation collaboration and inclusivity

Ready to make an impact Apply today and help us shape the future of finance.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 113400 - 169510