Controller

ROME GROUP; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Quebec is seeking a finance manager to oversee all financial operations, including payroll management and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance or accounting, along with a CPA and 5-7 years of experience. The role involves supervising the finance department, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in finance/accounting required.
• Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Catholic Church preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and produce financial reports.
• Manage payroll, budgeting, and audit preparations.
• Supervise finance department employees.

Skills

Knowledge of payroll accounting practices

Knowledge of accounting and payroll software

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA

Job description

Position Summary: This role is responsible for the daily activities of the finance department, including payroll. This position will maintain all accounts and accounting systems; ensuring all transactions and reconciliations are reviewed and reports and generated timely and accurately.

Essential job functions:

Overall supervision and oversight of the financial operations including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and segregation of duties designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the organization’s financial results, and ensure financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Manage the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, including entering the budget into the accounting software and preparing budget amounts for payroll and related benefits, occupancy related expenses, and overhead.

Annual preparation of financial reports for the Jesuits General Curia in Rome related to the province communities, and sponsored works.

Preparation of community support payments and invoices to communities and other provinces for shared expenses.

Schedule the annual audit and serve as a liaison to the auditors.

Prepare all account reconciliations, analyses and documentation requested by the auditors.

Record all necessary journal entries in accounting software, including monthly and year-end closing entries.

Review all accounts payable and cash transactions.

Manage weekly cash flow position.

Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll; prepare and enter related journal entries and requests for funds; update employee payroll records; enter new employees into the payroll system; update payroll records and calculate final paycheck for terminated employees.

Review invoices for all employee benefits (health, dental, vision, disability, and life) and prepare payment requests; prepare monthly payments to TIAA.

Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Prepare bank deposit spreadsheet and verify bank deposits.

Review annuity contracts, review year-end payments, and set up payment processing with bookkeeper; Discuss payments with the advancement officer.

Record investment income per fund and participate in investment acquisition and sale.

Add and remove users and review security levels on all accounting systems.

Serve as a liaison to treasurer; attend semi-annual treasurers’ meetings.

Participate as a member of the Finance Committee and the Investment Committee.

Directly supervise the bookkeeper and any additional assigned finance department employees.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance or accounting required

CPA required

5-7 years’ experience required

Knowledge of payroll accounting practices and principles

Knowledge of accounting and payroll software

Knowledge of Catholic Church preferred

Knowledge of province policies and services.

Ability to communicate effectively orally, verbally, and written with other members of the province and with various business contacts.

Excellent presentation skills.

Must be a creative, flexible, results-oriented self-starter

Ability to organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities.

Ability to pay close attention to details and to ensure accuracy of reports and data.

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Please apply with resume at [e-mail].