Horizon Recruitment Inc. is conducting a search for a Controller, North America to join our large, multinational client that is in the early stages of modernizing and improving the way they do things. While you will be responsible for leading a team to ensure that all accounting matters are attended to for the assigned divisions, this is an exciting opportunity for a process minded leader to step in and really make an impact on the business.
Description:
- Oversee accounting systems and controls to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial information
- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of financial statements, reporting packages, account reconciliations and GL analysis
- Provide managers with analysis, reports and advice on financial activities that will enable them to better manage operations
- Ensure compliance with corporate and government policies, procedures, and regulations
- Assist in maintaining and developing internal financial policies, operating procedures, and controls
- Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
- Support finance department initiatives, such as software and systems implementations, departmental improvements with research, planning and implementation as required
- Coordinate the annual external audit process
- Supervise, motivate, and develop staff
- Oversee preparation of annual budgets
Requirements:
- CPA designation with 8-10+ years of experience in a global, multicurrency environment
- Ability to manage tasks in an environment of competing priorities and deadlines
- Strong influence management skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- A team player who is collaborative and receptive to ideas from others and works effectively across functions to identify and resolve critical issues.
- Proven ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
- A creative, yet pragmatic, problem solver who is hands-on as well as detail oriented.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
**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