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Controller - 18832
Job Description
Great opportunity for an up and coming CPA with a growing group of Manitoba companies. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you will be responsible for the overall management of financial operations including financial reporting, financial analysis, internal controls and tax compliance.
Our client is committed to:
- Providing an opportunity to lead a finance team for a very successful Manitoba business
- Excellent work culture with team approach
- Career growth and advancement
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual operating results
- Oversee the accounting for all operating, holding and construction companies
- Coordinate the month-end and year-end accounting procedures including variance analysis and reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting
- Review, audit and analyze budget and monthly reports for accuracy, correct allocation and significant variances
- Support the operational and construction budget and forecasting process
- Establish, adapt, manage and maintain an effective system of internal controls
- Recognize and identify departmental inefficiencies and significant variances in reporting and provide recommendations
- Lead and supervise the accounting team in the Finance department
- Advise, collaborate and work with the Executive leadership team and the Board on strategic initiatives
- Prepare year-end audit and tax schedules for external accountants
What the successful candidate will bring:
- A degree in finance with CPA or advanced state of completion
- 5+ years of finance experience at Controller level
- Proven ability to lead and develop a team
- Strong technical skills in financial reporting and complex financial analysis
- Advanced experience with general ledger functions, creating financial statements and month-end/year-end processes
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent computer skills including high level Excel abilities
- Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to delivering excellence and continuous process improvement
- Experience in Construction and/or Property Management an asset
In return, you can expect:
- A great work culture and opportunity to grow your finance career for a thriving Manitoba business
- Opportunity to lead a highly functioning team
- Ability to make a significant impact with wide range of interesting projects
Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Barry Milne
CPA, CGA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Senior HR, Finance, Executive Search
Drawing on over a decade of senior recruitment experience, Barry specializes in placing top talent in senior finance, human resources and executive search. His passion to stay on the cutting edge of business development leads him to exceptional candidates who drive his clients’ organizations toward new heights. A professional accountant with more than 20 years in senior leadership positions, Barry knows exactly who his clients need to build strong teams and propel their organizations forward.
Barry partners with his clients with a highly consultative approach to help them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability. He purposefully places candidates in positions where they are bound to succeed. Frequently, satisfied candidates refer others to Barry because of the rewarding experience they had with him.
Barry is a member of CPA Manitoba and has served on the boards and audit committees of a number of public and private companies. In his free time, Barry enjoys adventure travel with his family, mountain hiking, stand-up paddling, great food and wine with friends and watching a good movie.
