Controller

Ref ID: 05050-0012449577

Classification: Controller

Compensation: $115000.00 to $130000.00 yearly

This exciting position for a determined Controller for an esteemed Consumer Goods company is being filled by Robert Half. The leadership position is responsible for an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, you will plan and direct all accounting operational functions, manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assess accounting and internal control systems, and guide departmental staff. Working with this company, you will receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, as well as strong career growth. We are seeking someone who will motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; is honest, reliable and a leader; and will offer remarkable client services, managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. In addition, your responsibilities will include key decision making and challenging, negotiating and influencing the team. You will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo, and fostering creativity in your department. Based in the Markham, Ontario area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.

How you will make an impact

- Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations

- Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

- Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis

- Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

- Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation

- Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required

- Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

- Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

Job Requirements:

- CPA required

- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Manager Financial Reporting or Controller

- Strong hands on Monthly Financial Reporting Experience

- Strong attention to detail

- Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

- Excellent oral and written communications skills

- Vow to meet business deadlines

- Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

- Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

- Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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