Job Description

Robert Half is looking for a talented Leader to work with a thriving company as a Controller. This is a successful organization that will recognize your efforts. If you can lead daily operations, such as preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable, you might be right for this position. You might be a good fit for this position if you have the ability to create and monitor the company\'s accounting and finance operations. This Controller\'s role is a permanent employment opportunity, based in the Concord, Ontario area.

What you get to do every single day:

• Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions.

• Financial reporting to banks

• Providing key budgeting control to help the company\'s position

• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results

• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements

• Coordinating activities of external auditors

• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process

• Managing the budget process

• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes

• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems

• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed

• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics

• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance

• Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff

Requirements:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices;

• CPA,CGA/CMA or student near completion with 8-10+ years relevant job experience;

• Excellent proficiency in Word and Excel;

• Sound knowledge of payroll rules and regulations;

• Sound knowledge of accounting system.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels, both inside and outside of the organization;

• Demonstrated listening and responsiveness skills;

• Ability to act with discretion and diplomacy;

• Positive and enthusiastic demeanor;

• Good followership.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;

• Ability to identify and set priorities and work towards their fulfillment;

• Ability to multi-task and work on competing priorities;

• Excellent time-management skills

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Robert Half

Robert Half is the world\'s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...

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