Controller

OVERVIEW:

The Controller is a key member of the management team at ICON Stone & Tile, accountable for the full financial and accounting cycle of the business and encompassing a wide range of production and manufacturing administration and management. As a key leader in a medium sized entrepreneurial organization, the Controller plays a central role in the business and has the opportunity to contribute and drive business results through a hands on, analytical perspective in financial, administration and production functions.

This is a hands-on position requiring an individual who can take on a wide variety of tasks at all levels, have a high degree of ownership and proactive “get it done” approach along with the ability to be a leader and collaborator with management and production teams to achieve business results.

For the right individual, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an engaged and dynamic team and to play a key role in a successful entrepreneurial business in Calgary.

ICON Stone & Tile is an established leader in the Calgary region building and construction industry with a strong track record of delivering high quality services and products to its customers. Our culture is focused on delivering superior service and quality and each team member plays an important role in making this happen, consistently. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and complete full cycle financial reporting and analyses on a monthly basis
• Oversee and manage corporate budget and forecast
• Manage full scope year end process through to sign off with auditor
• Manage cashflow proactively and effectively
• Develop and produce KPI financial and production reports and statistical analysis on a weekly and monthly basis
• Maintain banking relationship and provide monthly bank reporting
• Process ongoing payroll and remittances
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and collections
• Manage order fulfillment process
• Maintain accounting, operations and IT systems ensuring adequate reliability and controls
• Complete purchasing and procurement of inventory
• Lead inventory count
• Contract management and administer progress billing
• Risk management and corporate insurance renewal
• Manage fixed assets, vehicles and benefits administration
• Manage all balance sheet items including inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, loans, leases
• Participate in strategic planning with management team and in overall day to day management with sales, production and scheduling
• Create and maintain strong internal controls and processes
• Provide training, guidance and assistance to other employees and leaders in all areas
• Review business and production results and provide insights and recommendations on potential improvements and problem solving with team

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• 10 years experience of hands on full cycle financial accounting
• 10 years experience in medium sized general business management and administration
• 5 years of management or supervisory experience
• Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping is desirable
• CPA designation not essential required but is an asset
• Experience in a manufacturing and production environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong breadth of full cycle financial accounting and administration
• Manufacturing and production knowledge
• General knowledge of inventory management, contract management, risk management, purchasing, systems and reporting
• General payroll and Alberta employment standards knowledge

Systems:

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Access
• QuickBooks accounting system experience is an asset, or the ability to learn

Key Competencies:

• Analytical
• Problem solving
• Time management
• Negotiation
• Planning and organization
• Mentoring and training others
• Entrepreneurial thinker
• Strategic thinking

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to work overtime and weekends during month end and year end deadlines

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires long periods of sitting in an office environment and using computers, screens and peripheral equipment for most of the day
• Interaction and presence in the production facility as required

REPORTING:

• Reports to President & CEO
• Direct report - Bookkeeper