Horizon Recruitment Inc. is currently seeking a Controller for a client based in Calgary. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & CFO, the Controller will be responsible for leading the accounting team including planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting functions.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee general accounting, financial reporting, corporate taxes and internal control environment;
- Responsible for the quarterly and annual financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis;
- Review of Management Information Circular and Annual Information Form;
- Responsible for all accounting reporting including monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting package;
- Provide variance analysis;
- Oversee accounting, financial and tax reporting of foreign operations;
- Oversee monthly account reconciliations;
- Supervision of day-to-day general accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely reporting;
- Prepare reports and interpret financial results for management decision-making;
- Ongoing review of changes to and compliance with IFRS standards;
- Managing treasury function including all forms of disbursements, corporate credit cards, and foreign exchange transactions;
- Determine cash requirements and maintain appropriate cash flow with banking institutions;
- Analyze financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements;
- ·Work with internal teams on developing and monitoring business performance metrics;
- Review and approval of semi-monthly payrolls;
- Review of corporate tax returns for all business units and subsidiaries;
- Tax planning for foreign operations;
- Prepare/coordinate preparation of annual insurance coverage and recommend revisions;
- Assist in the development and implementation of goals, priorities and procedures for the finance team;
- Assessing accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes and system efficiencies;
- Liaise with auditors and other external parties, as applicable;
- Provide leadership and coaching to accounting personnel.
Requirements:
- Experience as a Controller within a multimillion-dollar company;
- Hold a CPA designation with 5+ years of experience in external reporting and public accounting;
- Comprehensive understanding of accounting standards and general understanding of corporate tax;
- Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills;
- Self-motivated with strong work ethic and demonstrating integrity and trust;
- Highly proficient with Word and Excel and an understanding of accounting software;
- Experience with NetSuite would be considered an asset;
- Experience with SaaS companies would be an asset;
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail;
- Strong problem-solving abilities;
- Strong time management skills with ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities;
- Ability to work effectively across various teams and levels.
**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