Job Description

Position: Financial Controller
Location: Brampton
Salary: $110K to $115K
Job Type: Permanent

We are looking to hire a Financial Controller for a fast-growing client in the equipment manufacturing and services industry.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the daily accounting and finance functions to support the goals for the businesses within the organization. This includes but are not limited to the planning, directing and coordinating of all accounting operational functions. As a key member of the leadership team, the Financial Controller will motivate, coach and effectively develop a strong team of financial professionals to ensure deadlines and business goals are met and exceeded.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare reports which summarize and forecast business activity, financial position and cash flow needs
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and account reconciliation
- Prepare clear, concise monthly financial analysis on key items of P&L vs budget
- Be responsible for preparation of year end working papers
- Be responsible for federal and provincial, sales tax remittances
- Ensure all business transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Propose business strategy in the improvement of existing accounting processes and internal controls
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of the accounting, audit and other finance activities
- Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures
- Prepare and co-ordinate the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports (i.e. ad-hoc reports and analysis)
- Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, and analyze and correct estimates
- Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models
- Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to senior managers and other department or regional managers
- Lead and manage AR functions including aging reports and collections
- Manage and lead the finance team - 5 to 7 direct reports (A/P, A/R, Accountant)
- Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions
- Notify and report to senior management concerning any trends that are critical to the organization\'s financial performance
- Executive duties as designated

Qualifications:

- 8+ years of full cycle accounting experience
- Post-secondary education in a related field
- CPA/CGA - Professional Accounting Designation required
- Complete understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Must have strong exposure to cost accounting, and/or project accounting
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent general computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Exposure to ERP systems or ERP systems implementation would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems and implement solutions with little to no supervision
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Accuracy and attention to detail

To apply, please send your resume to Vanessa Tran at vanessa.tran@quantum.ca.

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