Financial Controller (Stable and Work/Life Balance)

Financial Controller (Stable and Work / Life Balance)

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Apply SHARE THIS JOB

Job Description :

Our client is a long-established Canadian subsidiary of a reputable global leader in its sector headquartered and listed in Europe.

They are looking for an experienced and hands-on Controller to succeed the incumbent who will be retiring after more than 25 years of employment.

The Controller is the only finance / accounting staff member at this small Canadian operation. Despite the small team, the company has been very successful and stable throughout the years.

They offer a very generous discretionary bonus along with an amazing benefits package. Their office offers a panoramic view of Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.

Did I mention there is also free parking and gym at the building?

Duties and responsibilities of the Controller is as follows :

• Responsible for the full-cycle accounting of the company GL, AR, AP
• Ensure timely month-end closing of the financials and prepare all financial reports to submit to the European HQ
• Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecast
• Manage and plan the company’s cash-flow
• Complete and file T2 and other tax compliance GST / HST
• Process the biweekly payroll and administer benefits for the company’s staff
• Manage the foreign exchange and hedging
• Lead the ERP system upgrade and implementation

TMGVC

Job Requirements :

• A minimum of 10+ years industry accounting experience
• Canadian CPA qualification or equivalent is a must
• Wholesale / trading industry experience would be an asset
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting, month-end closing, financial reporting, AP, AR, budget & forecast, cash flow management, tax compliance
• Exposure to a multi-currency environment and experience with forex and hedging
• Payroll processing and benefits administration experience
• System implementation experience is a nice to have
• Proficient with MS Excel skills and experienced with ERP systems MS Dynamics
• Superb written & verbal communication skills
• Independent, strong problem-solving skills and able to work with minimum guidance / supervision
• Eager to learn and possesses a strong business acumen

Apply