Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Awarded one of Canada’s Best Managed companies, Our Client  is a vertically integrated diversified group of companies offering exterior construction material supply and services within the Greater Toronto Area. Focused on asphalt paving, concrete, landscape construction and other exterior construction, Forest has provided quality solutions for over 30 years.

We are currently looking for a full time  Financial Controller  forour businesses that sell and produce asphalt and concrete.

The Controller will be responsible for maintaining a full set of accounting records on an accurate and timely basis. The successful candidate will be required to be organized, work in a fast-paced environment and work with the comptroller and President of the company. Also, the successful candidate shall be required to multitask and jump into special projects as and when required.

Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for :

1. Working collaboratively with others in the accounting and finance department team.

2. Supervising and mentoring finance team members, fostering professional development and a positive work environment.

3. Day to day, maintaining records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.

4. Monthly reporting of interim financial statements

5. Preparing annual budgets and variance analysis on a regular basis

6. Monitoring and reporting cash flow, financial performance, and key performance indicators, identifying trends and areas for improvement

7. Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

8. Reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany accounts, HST and all government remittances

9. Preparing year end file for external accountants

10. Regularly make recommendations for improving or changing standard operating procedures

Qualified candidates shall have :

• A CPA designation at least 2 years
• 2-3 years of related experience in related industries preferred
• Must be computer savvy in Microsoft and have experience with Accounting Software, preferably Jonas and Quickbooks

Knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises

Why join The Forest Group?

A strong company culture and work life balance.