Controller

About the Company

Our client is a privately owned manufacturer and retailer. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for managing the corporate finance functions as it relates to accounting, managing budgets, and overseeing the operational accounting department (AP / AR / Payroll etc.).

Why Work Here

• Growing company, opportunity to get involve in a high growth business

Good work life balance

Company products discounts

Opportunity to grow for the right candidate

About the Opportunity

Strategy and Planning :

Implement finance and accounting objectives that are aligned with the corporate strategy

Identify important company financial trends and recommend solutions to mitigate risks

Partner with other team members to understand performance drivers and define appropriate reports and controls to be used in the business Financial Management, Control, Business Processes :

Oversee day-to-day full-cycle accounting and finance functions

Prepare, present and analytically review monthly financial package with the management team to help drive short to medium term decision making.

Responsible for timely and accurate month end close.

Responsible for accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing / billing, customer credit and collections, payroll, and inventory of assets

Prepare cash flow projections and report with recommendations

Own banking activities, treasury management, covenant reporting

Accountable for inventory records including counts and reconciliations

Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes and preparing analysis of budgeted to actuals.

Work with internal and external business partners to manage departmental spend in line with budgets

Establish efficient and documented work-flow processes and accounting policies

Help Implement systems and organization controls as may be required

Manage and verify manufactured product costing process

Develop controls for the maintenance of banking and other critical accounting software credentials for all applications

Develop new initiatives and processes that reduce waste and improve efficiency

Develop and manage relationships with financial institutions, insurance providers, private equity, external auditors and tax and other consultants

Manage and oversee payroll process through ADP

Other ad hoc duties as required About You

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Accounting designation (CMA, CGA or CA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial management role

Salary Range

120,000 - $125,000 / year

How to Apply

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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 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.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco 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.