Position Summary:

The Controller will be responsible for all financial reporting and accounting, including the maintenance of general ledgers for the appropriate operating division.  Period end duties include the preparation and review of working papers, reconciliations, the compilation of working paper files, review of period end journal entries and adjustments.  Preparation of internal financial statements and analysis on a monthly basis.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Reviews journal entries, AP transactions and reconciliations prepared by other members of the Finance Team

- Provide guidance and issue resolution support to the Finance Team

- Provide senior management with monthly reports and adhoc requests for information and analysis

- Prepare weekly cash flow reports to management

- Liaison with divisional operation leads to provide financial data and support operational initiatives

- Review/prepare month-end and quarterly working papers

- Prepare internal/external divisional and departmental financial reporting for senior management

- Coordinate quarterly review process with corporate controller, external auditors and senior management

- Responsible for managing a small team including an Accounting Manager, general accountant, cash accountant, AP clerks, billing/collections and payroll for the division

- Perform ongoing training and support for Finance Team

- Develop and maintain day-to-day accounting procedures to promote efficiencies in transaction processing and reporting

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- CA or CGA

- 4-5 years of professional experience, including the preparation of formal working paper files (public practice or public company experience is preferred)

- Supervisory experience, including the mentorship of junior accounting staff

- Experience in preparing and understanding audited consolidated financial statements, including note disclosures

- Ability to work under pressure to meet reporting deadlines

- Excellent communication skills

- Must demonstrate a professional demeanor and a team oriented attitude

- Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications and experience working with Accounting ERP systems

- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a dynamic environment