Controller
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario
Apply SHARE THIS JOB
Job Description :
Are you looking for an Controller role in a growing multinational company? Are you a CPA at an Assistant Controller or Controller role in industry? Do you enjoy a broad role where there is lots of variety and opportunity for learning? If so, this may be the role you have been looking for. Our client in the Mississauga area is recruiting a Controller to support the Finance Director with the overall operation of the Accounting function.
The role of the Controller encompasses month end close, reporting and analysis, managing audits and compliance requirements and assisting with the budgeting and forecasting tasks.
Detailed responsibilities include :
- Ensure appropriate and effective controls are in place and complete all control testing on a rolling schedule.
- Lead the internal and external audit for the company.
- Responsible for all statutory reporting requirements.
- Reviewing of completed work by shared services group and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
- Ensure the Finance team works in a productive environment with high levels of communication and transparency.
- Perform non-routine, complex accounting assignments involving the application of generally accepted accounting practices and requiring highly developed analytical skills and business acumen.
- Actively seek feedback from internal and external stakeholders, implement process improvements.
- Ensure that the goals set out on the Finance lean scorecard are monitored and specific action is taken to improve performance.
- Participate in the preparation and review of quarterly forecasts and yearly budgets as well as the related analyses and reports.
- Coordinate the preparation, consolidation and analysis of financial statements, reports and performance estimates for the business unit within established deadlines, ensure all checklists are updated and utilized.
- Interpret financial reports for management comparing actual versus projected results and explaining variances.
- Prepare financial and economic analysis projects and interpret results as required.
- Undertake special analytical studies such as the identification of trends or the evaluation of current control systems.
- Ensure all account reconciliations are completed and reviewing of key accounts, analysis is detailed and actions taken as needed prior to end of the month.
- Ensure all tax related matters are completed, utilize third party experts as needed.
- Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
- Other duties as required.
TMGMS
Job Requirements :
BComm and 8+ yrs progressive experience.Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.Experience in cost and general accounting in a manufacturing environment is an asset.Strong analytical skills and a significant interest and ability to understand and question what is behind the numbers.Excellent computer skills along with literacy with Microsoft Excel and Word software are required.Strong knowledge of SAP.Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential.Self-motivated, organized, and attention to detail is a must.Analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.Ability to exercise good judgement, tact, and confidentiality in all matters.Apply