Controller

Accountant Staffing; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company located in Mount Pearl is actively seeking a Controller to join their finance team. This integral role involves overseeing the accounting cycle, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, a CPA designation, and significant experience in full-cycle accounting, preferably within a multi-company environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience performing full cycle accounting.
• Experience with a group of companies industry would be an asset.
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the accounting cycle for accurate financial reporting.
• Managing the general ledger and journal entries.
• Preparing compliance financial records for various stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or business

CPA designation

Tools

Sage accounting software

Doc-It

Profile

Job description

Based in Mount Pearl, NL, our client is seeking an ambitious Controller to join their detail-focused team.

Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible for generating timely and accurate accounting for the group of companies. Working closely with the finance team, you’ll play a vital role in leading the accounting duties and facilitating precise management reports. If you thrive on working within a multi-company, fast-paced environment, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Overseeing the accounting cycle to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Managing the general ledger and all journal entries
• Overseeing all AP and AR
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare and file tax remittances
• Preparing Review and Notice to Reader Financial Statements
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns
• Preparing compliance financial records and information for individuals, departments, or companies
• Examine accounting records, and analyze financial documents and reports while ensuring accuracy and compliance to accounting standards

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or business; or equivalent combination of training and experience
• CPA designation would be considered an asset
• 5+ years’ experience performing full cycle accounting
• Previous experience in a group of companies industry would be an asset
• Experience with Sage accounting software, Doc-It, and Profile is an asset
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and diligence
• Highly organized and focused work ethic
• Efficient and effective time management skills to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop professional relationships
• Adaptable and flexible with a positive and personable demeanor

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at [contact information].

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at [website URL].

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.