Corporate Controller

Imagine Recruitment & Advisory; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Controller to enhance the leadership team. The role involves overseeing financial statement preparation, managing all accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in finance, strong leadership qualities, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP software. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direction.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and manage accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements as per US GAAP.
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P.
• Coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts.
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and reporting.

Skills

8+ years of accounting and finance experience

Leadership and team management experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Experience with ERP software

Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting or Business

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics suite

OneStream

Adaptive Planning

Hyperion

Job description

Our client within the energy technology industry is seeking a Corporate Controller who can add immediate value to the leadership team.

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the company's financial statements and managing accounting processes including month-end, quarterly reporting, AP/AR, account reconciliations, coordination of audits, and internal controls. Additionally, the Controller will be involved in the budgeting, forecasting, and planning process. The Controller will report directly to the CFO and will be expected to provide leadership to the rest of the accounting group.

Other responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements as per US GAAP
• Coordinate the preparation of internal management and regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Assisting with the preparation of tax credits documentation and filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional duties as required

Skills and experiences:

• 8+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting or Business
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel using pivot tables and v-lookups
• Experience using ERP software – SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics suite
• Experience using reporting software – OneStream, Adaptive Planning, Hyperion

Personal attributes:

• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Ability to work autonomously with little direction
• Ability to upward manage hiring manager overseeing delivery
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

WHY IMAGINE?

Imagine’s accounting & finance team is made up of senior-level industry veterans who are experienced in working in industry and public accounting. We’ve done the audits, managed compliance with new regulations, and navigated mergers, integrations and other demanding projects.

We have direct relationships with hiring managers, so you can expect that we proactively market your skill-set to prospective clients that we mutually agree make sense—promoting your strengths to our client relationships.