Required Skills:
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks
- Retain constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems
- Set up and oversee the company’s finance system
- Set targets for and supervise all accounting personnel (external management accountants, auditors etc.)
- Oversee all audit and internal control operations
- Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to owners
- Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Drive month-end and year-end close process
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Offer recommendations for improvements and increased efficiencies based upon analytics with a sound business case
- Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proven experience as Controller or Director of Finance or similar role
In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws, auditing practices, codes and regulations and best practices
Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting
Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software
An analytical mind with a strategic ability
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or CMA preferred
A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice
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