Controller

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Big Four consulting firm in Toronto is hiring a Controller on a contract basis as an independent contractor. The hourly compensation rate is negotiable.

The Controller will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, and will lead period-end financial reporting and the accounting team. The incumbent will ensure the integrity of the accounting system, implement and monitor an adequate control environment, and transact in multiple accounting programs.

Qualifications

• Contract role as independent contractor.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Strong MS Office skills including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Period end financial reporting and working paper preparation.
• Maintain integrity of accounting system and inputs.
• Understand, implement and monitor a strong control environment.
• Supervise an accounting team.
• Proficiency with multiple accounting software programs.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Financial reporting

Controls

Team supervision

Communication

Independent work

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, the BIG FOUR consulting firm, is hiring for the Controller position in Toronto. This is a contract position. They are looking to hire an independent contractor for their upcoming engagements. The hourly compensation rate is negotiable.

The Controller will be responsible for but is not limited to;

• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Period end financial reporting and working paper preparation
• Maintaining integrity of the accounting system and inputs
• Understanding, implementing and monitoring an adequate control environment
• Supervise an accounting team
• Accounting software literacy and ability to transact in multiple programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office Suite proficiency (e.g., MS Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Literacy and ability to work with software and have a propensity to learn new software
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities leveraging sound attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Understanding, implementing and monitoring an adequate control environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as, on a team.

** Please include any certifications, industry knowledge and experience as well as any technologies/modules that you have worked with.