Financial Controller

The Financial Controller, US is responsible for assisting in the leadership and execution of the Company’s finance function, particularly with respect to its US operations. If you enjoy problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 10 years!

The Financial Controller, US is responsible for assisting in the leadership and execution of the Company’s finance function, particularly with respect to its US operations. The successful candidate will be an individual with a strong accounting background, who has experience leading a detail-oriented team, who can work with individuals across multiple disciplines to ensure accurate internal and external financial reporting, improvement of key processes and development of team members.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Lead team to ensure financial transactions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner
• Collaborate internally to improve financial processes to achieve efficiencies and key financial and non-financial goals of the Company
• Manage the integrity of accounting records to ensure information is accurate and complete
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of internal controls
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and regional tax requirements
• Collaborate with auditors and coordinate with internal team to complete annual financial statement audit
• Participate in cash management functions through the review and validation of cash outflows.

Projects & Other Responsibilities

• Support the integration of acquisitions, aligning processes and controls with requirements of existing operations and systems while considering the needs of the business
• Lead special project teams to analyze, initiate and execute new finance initiatives.
• Develop relationships with operating teams to understand nature of the business, key revenue and cost drivers and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with Director, Finance and Corporate Controller to tackle other challenges as required
• Manage and mentor finance team to create a supportive and high performing work environment

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-change environments
• Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
• Proven leadership and change management capabilities

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required
• 5+ years’ experience in finance in a management capacity is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and abilities to be a key team player
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop in the role and into the future
• Experience working with U.S. operations is considered an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.