Controller

S&R Group; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Group is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting team and oversee financial reporting across three divisions. The role reports to the CFO and ensures accuracy, compliance with ASPE, and timely close processes.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years of supervisory responsibility, and strong knowledge of real estate accounting. CPA is preferred but not required, with experience using Yardi. A healthcare portal context is part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Controller or another senior accounting role with several direct reports.
• 10+ years of overall accounting experience including 5+ years of supervisory responsibility.
• Accounting degree
• CPA designation is not required but strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of real estate accounting would be an asset
• Experience and ability to lead and mentor others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy
• Ability to meet and establish deadlines by focusing on the process necessary to produce deliverables

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the senior accounting team members
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of complex revenue entries
• Ensure that all entries are made by following accounting standards (ASPE) and various Ministry of Health financial policies
• Prepare monthly financial reporting for 3 business divisions and year-end financial reporting
• Maintain oversight on Capex-like expenditures against budget
• Help prepare/review bad debt calculations and ensure bad debt collection procedures are followed
• Assist managers and site staff with various reporting needs
• Safeguard the integrity and completeness of the financial data in our healthcare resident portal
• Review and approve new vendors and new employees in Yardi
• Review A/P payments, payroll and other routine duties
• Prepare monthly accruals and true-up entries
• Assist with year-end audits
• Engage with CFO when accounting abnormalities or variances arise
• Other relevant duties as required

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Financial reporting

Accounting software (Yardi)

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting degree

CPA designation – preferred

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

Position Summary

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Controller will be responsible for the internal financial reporting and management of supporting accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supervise the activities of the senior accounting team members
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of complex revenue entries
• Ensure that all entries are made by following accounting standards (ASPE) and various Ministry of Health financial policies
• Prepare monthly financial reporting for 3 business divisions and year-end financial reporting
• Maintain oversight on Capex-like expenditures against budget
• Help prepare/review bad debt calculations and ensure bad debt collection procedures are followed
• Assist managers and site staff with various reporting needs
• Safeguard the integrity and completeness of the financial data in our healthcare resident portal
• Review and approve new vendors and new employees in Yardi
• Review A/P payments, payroll and other routine duties
• Prepare monthly accruals and true-up entries
• Assist with year-end audits
• Engage with CFO when accounting abnormalities or variances arise
• Other relevant duties as required

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Controller or another senior accounting role with several direct reports
• 10+ years of overall accounting experience including 5+ years of supervisory responsibility
• Accounting degree
• CPA designation is not required but strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of real estate accounting would be an asset
• Experience and ability to lead and mentor others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy
• Ability to meet and establish deadlines by focusing on the process necessary to produce deliverables

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.