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Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Robert Half • Edmonton, AB, CA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description

The Financial Controller is a hands-on, senior accounting role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the accounting function for a growing, privately held manufacturing and production company. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the Controller manages U.S.-based accounting activities including transaction processing, payroll, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax compliance. This role collaborates closely with the Director of Finance, North America and works cross-functionally with the Director of Production / Operations and VP of Sales, North America to support accurate reporting, cost control, and operational decision-making. This role could be ideal for a strong Senior Accountant ready for the next step in their career!

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

  • Own the complete accounting cycle including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate monthly financial statements.
  • Record, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts.
  • Ensure balance sheet and income statement accounts are accurate and fully reconciled.
  • Maintain practical accounting policies and procedures suitable for a small organization.

Banking & Treasury

  • Manage daily and periodic cash activity and bank reconciliations
  • Execute payments, transfers, and other banking transactions accurately and on schedule
  • Monitor cash balances and support short-term cash planning
  • Accounts Receivable, Revenue & Sales Tax

  • Oversee customer onboarding and invoicing
  • Collaborates with sales team to support in collections and receivables tracking
  • Partner with the VP of Sales, North America to support revenue tracking, billing accuracy, and margin analysis
  • Manage U.S. sales tax compliance through Avalara, including filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual returns as required.
  • Review potential sales tax nexus exposure with Director of Finance to ensure compliance.
  • Accounts Payable & Cost Control

  • Manage vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payments
  • Collaborate with Director of Production to track and control production and operating costs.
  • Manage credit cards issued to team members to ensure accurate coding and compliance with credit card policy.
  • Payroll & Compliance

  • Process payroll accurately and coordinate payroll tax reporting.
  • Fixed Assets & Inventory Support

  • Maintain asset records and depreciation schedules
  • Support tracking of capital assets used in production
  • Ensure inventory balances are accurately tracked and maintained.
  • Manufacturing / Production Collaboration

  • Track manufacturing costs, job costing, and production reporting
  • Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong hands-on experience owning the full cycle accounting function
  • CPA not required
  • If this role sounds like the one you are ready for, please apply today!

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