Horizon Recruitment Inc is conducting a search for an experienced Controller to lead a small accounting and finance team for a growing company based in North Vancouver. Working with the leadership team at the corporate head office you will be responsible for the overall financial reporting and management of the day-to-day accounting and finance functions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, and operational data analysis activities for the business
- Oversee preparation of monthly management reporting package and financial statements and ensure they are in accordance with IFRS
- Present financial period end results to senior management, highlighting areas of concerns and action plans
- Provision of financial analyses and operational support as it pertains to production/costing variances and sales analyses
- Work closely with operations to focus on streamlining processes and procedures
- Manage working capital requirements and targets by establishing and maintaining clear internal key performance metrics
- Manage the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts
- Review all forms of contractual agreements and provide commentary to mitigate risks
- Liaise with the corporate office finance and accounting staff, and provide ad hoc reporting.
Requirements:
- A professional designation and qualifications (CA, CPA, CMA or CGA)
- 3 to 5 years of experience as financial controller of a growing company
- Hands-on, roll up the sleeves professional with a demonstrated track record of success in a similar role within a rapidly growing or startup company
- Proven mentor-ship and leadership skills
- Capability, drive, and initiative to learn, adapt and execute
- Solid knowledge of current accounting principles and rules under IFRS
- An open and articulate communicator with strong analysis and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proven strategic thinking ability to apply a “bottom line”, results-oriented approach
- Excellent analytical skills, and applies a creative approach to problem-solving
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.