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Controller

Controller

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.Edmonton, AB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Controller

Our client is searching for a Controller to join their team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial reporting while providing strategic oversight and analysis to support management decision making. A successful candidate will be focused on continuous improvement, risk management, and team development. This is a hybrid role, based out of Edmonton, but does require travel to Lloydminster once a month.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

  • Oversee and execute month-end processes for all entities within the group, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Lead and develop the corporate service functions, including HR, IT, Accounting, and Administration, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment
  • Manage payroll processes in partnership with third-party providers, including employee onboarding, terminations, WCB estimates, and year end payroll
  • Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages to senior management and stakeholders highlighting key performance indicators and trends that drive informed decision-making.
  • Provide an in-depth commentary on analysis of costs, and profit margins, recommending improvements to optimize operational efficiencies, support business decisions, capital investments, pricing decisions and contract negotiations
  • Manage daily cash flow including overseeing bank relationships and accounts receivable collections
  • Lead the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, monitor variances and inform stakeholders of corrective actions as needed to align with corporate goals
  • Engage with legal counsel tax accountants, banks and insurance providers to prepare necessary documentation, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial strategies
  • Develop and maintain documented accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance

Your strengths include :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, business or a related field is required
  • CPA Designation or equivalent is strongly preferred
  • 5+ years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role, leading and managing a team effectively
  • Demonstrate confident leadership abilities with a strong aptitude for managing team dynamics
  • Proven track record in financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups or a board of directors
  • Experience leading corporate service departments is preferred
  • Merger and acquisition experience is preferred