Corporate Controller

Overview

Our growing client is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the finance team at a growing accounting practice.

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the company's financial statements and managing accounting processes including month-end, quarterly reporting, accounts payable/receivable, account reconciliations, coordination of audits, and internal controls. Additionally, the Controller will be involved in the budgeting, forecasting, and planning process. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and will be expected to provide leadership to the rest of the accounting group.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements as per ASPE/IFRS.
• Manage the month-end close process including overseeing reconciliations, journal entries and reporting.
• Oversee the company payroll including payroll processing, pay withholding taxes and maintain employee records.
• Coordinate the preparation of internal management and regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Assist with the preparation of tax credits documentation and filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Additional duties as required.

Skills and experiences

• 5+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting or Business
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Thorough knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel using pivot tables and v-lookups
• Experience using ERP software – QuickBooks
• Experience using reporting software – Hyperion

Personal attributes

• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work autonomously with little direction
• Ability to upward manage hiring manager overseeing delivery
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

Pay and benefits

Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus

Why Imagine?

Imagine’s accounting & finance team is made up of senior-level industry veterans who are experienced in working in industry and public accounting. We have direct relationships with hiring managers, and we proactively market your skill-set to prospective clients that we mutually agree make sense—promoting your strengths to our client relationships.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Professional Services and Accounting