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Controller

by BDO Canada LLP

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Woodstock, Oxford County, Ontario
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2015

Job Description

CONTROLLER
Full-Time

Our client, located in Woodstock, is looking for a Controller to manage the overall financial operations of the company.  The controller will provide accurate information to the President, including; analysis, budgeting, forecasting and preparation of financial reports.  The controller will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures.  Eligible candidates must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process, reconciliations and financial statement preparation

  • Analyze accounts, records, reports, journal entries, ledgers, and other accounting documents for accuracy, adequacy, reasonableness, and other proper accounting treatment as required

  • Ensure confidentiality and security of all financial files

  • Implement and manage internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures

  • Provide strategic analysis as required to drive improved decision making

  • Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting

Qualification and Experience

  • University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional accounting designation preferred

  • Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management

  • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and application

  • Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel

  • High level of critical and logical thinking and analysis

  • Ability to organize and plan multiple objectives within established timelines

  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, and with external sources, in both verbal and written form

  • Experience with Microsoft NAV or equivalent ERP system
     

Competitive salary and benefits

If you are looking for an opportunity to put your experience to use as a key member of an accounting team, please send your resume to Hali VanVliet at BDO Canada LLP at hvanvliet@bdo.ca citing“Controller” in the subject line by September 4th.