Salary: $110,000–$130,000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly and annual financial statements.
- Manage financial reporting for multiple affiliated corporations, including intercompany transactions.
- Develop budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections.
- Analyze financial performance, operating expenses, product costing, and profitability.
- Monitor banking activities, financing obligations, and compliance with loan covenants.
- Oversee inventory accounting and manufacturing-related financial reporting.
- Coordinate corporate tax filings, year-end reviews, and regulatory compliance with external accountants.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations directly to the President.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
- Previous experience as a Controller or in a comparable senior accounting position.
- Proficiency in Sage 50 accounting software is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, corporate taxation, and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality.
Preferred:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- Experience in manufacturing, inventory accounting, or cost accounting.
- Experience managing multiple corporate entities.
- Familiarity with Ceridian payroll systems.
- Experience with accounting software integrations and process improvements.