Controller

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller directs the accounting, reporting and tax activities of the Canadian subsidiary.  The Controller has a team of 8 staff to oversee and manage.

About The Opportunity

• Responsible for monthly financial reporting including KPls and variance analysis to the parent company in USA under USGAAP and to the Management Team.

Review of complex reconciliations, journal entries and G / L maintenance and management.

Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.

Manage the payable, receivables, and receipts cycle to ensure timely recording and measurement of all revenue.

Inventory accounting, including review and reconcile inventories prior to closing the books to ensure that inventory values are accurate.

Ensure payroll is reconciled and submitted on time.

Manage all tax filing (HST / Corporate) for the company in partnership with the external tax advisors.

Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.

Responsible for quarterly presentation of financials including KPls to the parent company and to the company employees.

Work closely with Internal Audit Team to make sure that all the procedures / policies are adhered to.

The 'gate keeper' and enforcer of policies and procedures in accounting, ensuring adherence to proper accounting principles are applied to all functions throughout the company as per SOX

Act as the point person dealing with the external accounting firm and managing that process.

About You

Designated Accountant (CPA, CA preferred) with 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience

Previous people management experience is mandatory.

Prior experience working within public accounting practice.

Advanced Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications

Experience in a Sarbanes Oxley reporting environment

Experienced with ERP systems, preferably Great Plains and / or Oracle

Success driven and self-motivated

Superior problem-solving skills and proven analytical ability

Highly organized with strong attention to detail, and able to prioritize tasks

Strong oral and written communication skills

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #432263.

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.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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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.