Controller

Nexfeld Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexfeld Group in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a Group Controller who will report to the Group Finance Leader and play a key role in group reporting as well as partnering with business units to improve reporting and internal finance systems and processes.

The ideal candidate has CPA or equivalent, a Bachelor in finance or accounting, 10+ years of accounting/finance experience with controllership, IFRS/GAAP expertise, and a proven ability to enhance controls, lead close cycles, and train teams.

Qualifications

• BS in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years accounting/finance experience; controllership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, including project/contract accounting (percent of completion).
• Ability to thrive under pressure with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong ethics and confidentiality; proven ability to improve processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to ensure timely and accurate quarter/year-end close.
• Identify improvements in reporting practices and lead implementation of consistent reporting.
• Develop and oversee training programs to improve financial acumen across the group.
• Perform regular reviews of account reconciliations and assess control environment for risk management.
• Support multiple financial integration projects for newly acquired business units.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders with variance analysis.
• Ensure adherence to tax laws and maintain documentation to support tax filings.
• Review and support accounting analyses for significant transactions (acquisitions, business combinations, revenue recognition).
• Maintain and enhance accounting information systems to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Provide key information to leadership to inform decisions.
• Build strong relationships across the business.
• Provide training and development opportunities to finance team members.

Skills

Internal controls

IFRS/GAAP

Contract accounting

Variance analysis

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor in finance or accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Group Controller will report directly to the Group Finance Leader. They will be a key part of group reporting as well as working with the group business units to improve reporting and internal finance systems/processes.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units to ensuretimelyandaccuratepreparation and review of financial deliverables for quarter/year-end close
• Identifyareas for improvement in reporting practices and lead the implementation of consistent reporting in line with corporate requirements
• Develop and oversee training programs to improve financial acumen across the group
• Performregular reviews of account reconciliations andassesscontrol environmentto support risk management objectives
• Support multiple financial integration projects related to newlyacquiredbusiness units
• Prepare and analyze financial reportsand statementsfor internal and external stakeholderswith afocusonvariance analysis,key operating ratios toidentifyissues, opportunities, and emerging trends for business partners
• Ensure business units adhere to all applicable tax laws, including federal, state, and local regulations, andmaintainingproper documentation to support tax filings
• Review and support accounting analysis for significant transactions (new acquisitions business combination accounting, revenue recognition, etc.)
• Maintain and enhance accounting information systems to improve efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting
• Provide key information to leadership to help inform decisions
• Build strong relationships across the business
• Provide training and development opportunities to finance team members

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• BSin finance or accounting;CPA or equivalent accounting certification or qualificationstronglypreferred
• 10+yearsaccounting/finance experience;previouscontrollership experience preferred
• Proficient knowledge ofinternal controls and accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP), includingproject/contract accounting(percent of completion accounting)
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines whilemaintainingaccuracy and attention to detail
• Exemplary personal ethics and integrity, with a commitment tomaintainingconfidentiality
• Proven ability to improve processes and systems for increased efficiency and productivity
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a willingness to work flexible hours when necessary
• Driven, enthusiastic, and focused on delivering results, witha strong senseof ownership and accountability
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues across different time zones and cultural backgrounds

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1