Financial Controller

Financial Controller

One of our locally-owned clients that operate in a unique area of the customer service industry currently has an interesting opportunity for a full-time Financial Controller. The role will report directly to the Managing Partner and the position will mentor and oversee a junior bookkeeper.  Our client’s office is located just outside the downtown core, and parking is available on site.

In attracting top talent, some of the benefits our client offers include:

• Competitive salary
• Three weeks’ vacation
• Five annual flex days
• Paid office closure during year-end holiday season
• Flexible office hours
• Reimbursement of annual CPA dues

The ideal candidate will:

• have a minimum of two years post designation accounting experience as a Canadian CPA
• have a strong working knowledge of Simply Accounting, QBO, as well as an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
• have previous success in a dynamic environment and possess the desire and ability to lead and design innovative processes
• thrive in a relationship-driven, entrepreneurial environment
• be energized by pressure, intrigued by puzzles, and previous exposure with foreign exchange transactions would be an asset
• be driven by precision, keen to contribute, and confident making financial recommendations to Partners
• believe that transparent communication is the key to everyone’s success
• love to juggle special projects, daily responsibilities, and the standards of a busy office

Responsibilities include:

• dynamically managing the day-to-day business
• reviewing existing systems and procedures and implementing required changes to improve and streamline systems and procedures
• leading the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package
• initiating and collaborating on the preparation of annual budgets and cash flow management
• preparing GST returns and government remittances and filings
• managing and preparing the company’s accounting records including detailed quarterly reports
• preparing financial statements and financial reporting package
• managing all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, and revenue recognition
• mentoring and overseeing the internal bookkeeper in completing monthly and quarterly tasks
• considering, analyzing, and reporting on the impact of provincial and federal tax law changes on the company
• managing the month-end close process and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of journal entries
• leading special projects and potential business acquisitions as they arise

If this progressive opportunity to work as a Financial Controller within a team of customer service professionals in a vibrant, collaborative environment intrigues you, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP

Email:  careers@kmss.ca

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest.
Please note only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.