Controller

Edmonton AB; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ServiceMASTER of Edmonton is seeking an experienced Controller who will manage financial operations and provide leadership to the finance team. This role requires significant expertise in accounting principles, CPA designation, and a minimum of five years in a similar position. The Controller will work closely with the CFO and enhance decision-making through strategic analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Controller role.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounting operations including payroll and statutory reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual operating results.
• Coordinate and supervise the preparation of the year-end audit package.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

CPA designation

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

ServiceMASTER of Edmonton is seeking a hands-on, experienced Controller.

Working with and reporting to the CFO, the Controller is responsible for the management of financial operations, mentorship, direction of the finance team, and the provision of timely and accurate information to the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statutory reporting.
• Working with the CFO to set priorities within the accounting group.
• Assist the CFO and Operations to establish and monitor internal controls and processes to ensure accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory, company policies, procedures and strategic goals to establish best practices.
• Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting, identifying areas of improvement with a view to continuous learning and improvement
• Prepare and analyze accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual operating results with the provision of supporting documentation and reports in a timely manner as required for internal and external groups.
• Provide strategic analysis as required to assist in improved decision making.
• Liaise and build strong relationships with external auditors, stakeholders, and owners.
• Coordinate, contribute to and supervise the preparation of the year-end audit package.
• Coordinate and oversee all other customer and government audits.
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff.
• Other related duties and required or assigned.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Controller role.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in the application of accounting principles, practices, and financial management.
• Construction industry experience or project-based accounting is an asset.
• A thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial, and local requirements regarding financial records is essential.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Proficient project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
• Financial analysis and some strategic planning experience is required.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, problem solving, decision-making, and organizational skills are essential.
• Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Management and supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and sound knowledge of ERP computer systems with the ability to adapt to and learn new software.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

ServiceMaster Restore is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage or recruitment, please let us know.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates who meet the requirements and who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be contacted. Final candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.

By joining ServiceMaster Restore, you'll be part of an industry leading company that has been in Canada for more than 65 years with locations from coast to coast. Our talented network of employees share in a vision of restoring peace of mind and our culture is one of diversity, where successful people work together to achieve common goals.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The ServiceMaster Company, LLC.

14610 119 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 2P2, Canada

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