Corporate Controller

Overview:

Our client is looking for a designated accounting professional to join their team. This role reports to the VP Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Complete month-end close process
• Preparation of the Monthly Financial Reporting Package for Executive Review
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations monthly
• Oversee the completion and distribution of all supplementary and divisional financial reports and analysis.
• Full responsibility for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, cash flow, and disbursements.
• Assist in the preparation of the quarterly forecast and annual budgets.
• Provide accounting and analytical support to sales, marketing, procurement and other internal departments.
• Identify and implement business process improvement opportunities.
• Perform continuous assessment of the close process to reduce the timing to close the financial period.
• Manage staff members (3 Direct reports, total of 14), providing complete career development and performance evaluations.
• Full management of year end external audit and tax compliance (Canada and U.S.)
• Responsible for payroll and group benefits administration
• Key liaison with Company’s Bank
• Other special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• CPA
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably distribution in a multi-currency environment
• Experience in the consumer product distribution or retail industry would be an asset
• People management experience
• Proven experience with complete management of Finance and Accounting teams including month end close, reporting, analysis, account reconciliations and day-to-day operations
• Experience with an ERP system and EMP (reporting and planning) Software
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite, Planful and ERP implementation would be a definite asset
• Intermediate to advanced excel skills
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, hands-on and driven to accomplish team goals and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and succeed in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills