Financial Controller (confidential)

Inspired HR is partnering with a local growing manufacturing and building company on hiring a Financial Controller for their expanding business. Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller plays a key role on the management team, with the accountability of managing the full cycle accounting process and team. This includes tasks such as producing periodic financial statements and reports, project accounting, system (ERP) maintenance and administration, banking, and cash flow management.

The Financial Controller provides valuable financial and accounting insights at an operational level, offering expertise to management for decision-making purposes. Additionally, the Financial Controller also handles the tactical aspects of the role, providing day-to-day financial services to support the organization effectively.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Financial Controller is responsible for a wide range of financial duties, playing a key role in providing insights into company performance. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and execution of the following deliverables:

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis on all financial line items and statements.
• Prepare bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with CRA reporting and filing requirements.
• Provide financial governance for the organization.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in budget preparation.
• Conduct monthly reviews of budget-to-actual performance.
• Prepare current year and future forecasts.
• Budget for capital replacements.
• Review indirect cost allocations.

Accounting Operations:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
• Take ownership of ERP maintenance.
• Lead the month-end process for project management teams, including forecasting and reporting (job costing).
• Ensure efficient and effective project reporting and processes.
• Coordinate and oversee accounting consultants, year-end reviews, and all external reporting reviews, including related companies.
• Maintain document control.

Payroll, Cash Flow, and Banking:

• Oversee payroll processes.
• Manage cash flow and banking activities.
• Set up and maintain bank accounts.
• Monitor covenant reporting and cash flow.

Office Administration:

• Renew commercial and auto insurance policies annually.
• Assist with SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) submissions.

The Financial Controller's role is integral to providing comprehensive financial insights and ensuring the smooth operation of financial functions within the organization.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Leadership Skills: Ability to create and sustain shared commitment to key accounting and financial issues pertinent to the company. Will be a strong team player with the ability to work comfortably with operations and support staff. Sets clear personal standards for the quality of work, avoiding inefficiency wherever possible. Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Has an open, honest, and consistent approach to working with others. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both informally and formally, as well as in writing. Is an active listener and possesses excellent presentation skills. Seeks out and values others' input and expertise when appropriate. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Personal Management Skills: Possesses self-confidence and interpersonal flexibility, perseverance, and, most of all, integrity. Maintains a high personal moral standard of conduct and develops credibility through example and performance. Ability to build, train, coach, and lead an effective team.

Multitask-Oriented: Ability to change gears quickly, manage heavy workloads and tight deadlines, analyze and assess, and make appropriate recommendations both internally and externally.

Committed to Personal Excellence: Continuously seeks to stay current and be at the leading edge in their field. Understands organizational challenges and is a "progressive idea person" committed to excellence and innovation in the workplace. Self-motivated and encourages others to achieve personal excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care

• Extended health care

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (required)

• Construction: 1 year (preferred)

• Project Accounting: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person