Position Title: Financial Controller

Client Details:

The company is one of North America’s leading providers of innovative Healthcare Solutions that protect people and minimizing risk focused on the fundamental importance of environmental safety. Our client has fantastic culture and solid +3.7 Glassdoor Employer Rating.

Role Summary:

The Financial Controller to provide hands-on leadership and management of the Canadian accounting department. This is a highly visible role that requires working closely with the Global CFO and the Canadian Senior Leadership team.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Provide strong financial reporting integrity and analytical review of financial results, ensuring proper maintenance of all general ledger accounts and financial transactions
Prepare monthly financial statements, for management review and for bank reporting, and coordinate annual audit
Assist in the annual budgeting process; and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate
Work closely with operations and sales managers, provide financial support for commercial activities, and establish finance and administrative systems
Maintain and develop internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, capital costs, and expenditures
Oversee bi-weekly payroll, ensure correct accounting and payroll tax remittances
Assists and provides guidance on CRA compliance, included but not limited to, provincial and corporate taxes, installments, payroll source deductions and sales taxes
Analytical review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
Ensure accurate billing of customers is provided on a timely basis
Responsible for cash, receivables and collections, and vendor payments
Other duties as required by Management
Leverage strengths of the current team members and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
Coach 2 direct report accounting team members
Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment

Location:
Brampton, Ontario

Salary Range:
Based on Experience (Plus Bonus)

Requirements:

Minimum of a BS/CPA and a minimum of 5 years of related experience
Personal qualities of integrity, passion, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to the company’s mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for accounting
Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, and payroll
Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team; the foresight and ability to delegate accordingly
Keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management
Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels including finance and non-finance managers
Capable of managing projects and time in order to meet crucial deadlines
Ability to work flexible and extended hours as required by the needs of the business

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