Controller

Our Niagara Region client is hiring for the role of Controller, which will be the Head Finance function for the organization. The role of the Controller is a crucial position that involves overseeing the entire financial management of the company. Note that this role is 100% onsite.

Key responsibilities include :

• Financial Operations Management : Ensuring the smooth running of all financial operations within the organization, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis : Providing detailed and accurate financial reports, including analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to inform top management. These reports aid in strategic decision-making at the executive level.
• Accounting Functions Oversight : Directing and managing the company's accounting team and functions, ensuring adherence to established accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Preparation of Financial Statements : Overseeing the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, which are essential for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting to Executive and External Stakeholders : Regularly updating the Executive team with financial insights, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of reports presented to external parties.
• Accounting Systems Management : Maintaining and continuously improving the company’s accounting systems to ensure they meet operational needs, implementing any necessary changes as the company grows or regulatory requirements evolve.

This role is critical to maintaining the financial integrity of the company's financial records while providing leadership in ensuring financial practices align with industry standards and company goals. To be considered for the position of Controller, you must be a designated CPA with 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Controller or Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will be a strong people manager. You must have exceptional communication skills as you will report directly to the CEO and communicate daily with the Senior Leadership Team. Only candidates who have real estate development or property management experience will be considered. However, CPA's straight from Niagara area public accounting firms who have audited construction, real estate development or property management clients are invited to apply.

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