Controller

Job title: Controller

Job description: Company Description

What a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Controller!

Do you love the ability to have flexible hours and work in a hybrid fashion? Are you looking initially for more of a part time role where your employer works with you on your needs for flexibility?

We are looking to support our client in their efforts to add a part-time Controller to their workforce who will both work from their home and client sites to assist in serving their clients with financial – Controller – services. This role will be quite flexible in working hours. If you are not a fan of the craziness of tax season – another bonus – this is not a part of this job!

Our client has been providing accounting and business solutions to its clientele since 1994 and has an excellent reputation for caring deeply – not only for the client – but for their employees. They offer hands on experience namely to industries like construction and real estate development, manufacturing and retail pharmacy, and provide services including controllership-for-hire roles including forecasting, support for various government registrations and audits, financing, inventory controls and purchasing and so much more. Their clients have revenues that range between 5 million to 20 million. Typically, clients of this business are within a 60k radius of Paris ON.

Job Description

• The part time Controller will provide ongoing controller services to corporate clients which include but are not limited to the following:
• Managing accounting operations including items like journal entries, payroll, AP, AR and statutory reporting
• Month end preparation and/or review, monthly statements and annual reports, external reporting to financial institutions meeting requirements
• Forecasting activities
• Monitoring internal controls while ensuring all accounting activities are in accordance with legal and regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Preparation of annual operating budgets as required
• Identify operating costs, variances and develop performance and variance analyses while working with internal departments to improve processes that impact customer quality
• Analyze and recommend processes to improve the client’s controls and bottom line
• Act as a resource for advice and guidance on all accounting related subject matter including financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting
• Coordinate year-end financial statements, and coordinate with external accounting firm
• End of calendar year T4 and T5’s
• Administer government remittances and reporting as required
• Liaison with banking institutions to meet reporting requirements and assist in negotiating annual requirements
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• CPA with experience in private industry
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a Controller fashion
• Knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
• Experience with Manufacturing, Construction and other industries
• Must have experience with Inventory and WIP
• Financial analysis, budgeting and potentially strategic planning experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and application
• Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements
• Should have an entrepreneurial outlook on business while keeping clients in compliance
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Good project management skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple ERP systems with a focus on continual improvement of reporting tailored to the client’s needs
• Positive, upbeat, can-do attitude

Education:

• University degree in business or accounting preferred

Additional Information

This role will initially start with a minimum of 20 hours per week and more hours may be available as the company continues to grow.

If this job “speaks” to you, if it is exactly what you are looking for and fits your needs for flexibility, please reach out with your resume!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. If you need accommodation in the interview process, please make us aware on your application. Only those candidates selected for an interview or for further information will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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