Controller

About the Company

Our client is a distribution company. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of Finance / Accounting, including month-end, risk management and compliance, budget preparation and coordination with external auditors. The successful candidate will work in a hands-on capacity to maintain and improve Finance.  The candidate will also be involved in shaping new processes and training existing staff to embrace newly implemented system.

Why Work Here

High exposure role, working directly with CFO and providing insight to CEO and other managers

Hands on CFO invested in building a successful team through mentorship and lots of development opportunities.

Plenty of opportunities to mentor team members

About the Opportunity

Manage day to day accounting and provide oversight to Accounting team

Prepare and manage month end close process

Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting functions

Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements and management reports

Work closely with external auditors

Assist in preparation of budget and financial forecasts; review spending and budgets monthly with CFO and Accounting team

Manage and comply with government reporting requirements including corporate tax

Oversee risk management and compliance

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial policies and procedures, in accordance with good practices of internal control and generally accepted accounting principles

Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal laws and process Government and Provincial Sales Tax payments.

Manage payroll processes and functions and ensure payroll compliance

Define, update, and implement finance and accounting objectives that are aligned with company strategy

Identify important company financial trends and recommend solutions  to management team

Lead day-to-day full-cycle accounting and finance functions (hands on)

Prepare and analyze timely monthly financial statements in accordance with accounting standards

Own banking activities, treasury management, covenant reporting, weekly uploads to bank

Create, improve and maintain internal controls for accurate financial reporting and for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

About You

CPA Designation required

7+ years hands on, progressive experience in Financial Operations (full cycle accounting, including financial reporting and analysis)

3+ years at leadership level

Company Size : Small to mid size (hands on start-up / high growth environment preferred)

Industry : Tangible goods related

Previous audit experience (liaising with auditors or worked in Public Accounting)

Salary Range?

$130,000 - $145,000 / year?

How to Apply?

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.