Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Type: Permenant
Headquartered in Ottawa, our local high-tech client is well-known for delivering world-class environmental solutions. To support its continued scale and market growth, they are seeking a hands-on, solutions-oriented Financial Controller to join their management team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Controller will oversee the entire day-to-day accounting operations, manage full-cycle close procedures, and drive corporate process improvements. The ideal candidate is an agile leader well-versed in the reporting requirements of publicly traded environments, skilled at managing competing priorities and dedicated to building high-performing teams. Main responsibilities:
- Own the full-cycle accounting close process, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and manage external audits and tax compliance requirements
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and payroll
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and government reporting and remittance requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
The main qualifications for this role include:
- CPA designation in good standing
- Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including statement preparation, payroll, internal financial reporting and financial analysis
- Prior controller-level or management level experience is preferred
- Experience with multi-entity financial reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting is an asset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with ERP systems – advanced proficiency in Excel
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain Secret-level security clearance
How You Will Be Rewarded:
- $120,000 – $130,000 annual salary range
- Bonus potential
- 4 weeks’ vacation
- Hybrid work environment
- Excellent benefits plan
- RRSP plan, stock options, and an employee share purchase plan
- Free parking
Location: Ottawa
Internal Job ID#: 5131
Recruiter Name: Matt Stevenson
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