finance controller

Government of Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a financial manager with a Master's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include coordinating budget activities, managing contracts, and overseeing financial performance. The role requires on-site work and offers a dynamic environment overseeing financial operations. Proficiency in accounting software and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge in computer and technology.
• Experience managing financial operations and budgets.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects and activities to staff.
• Coordinate budget activities to optimize performance.
• Evaluate daily operations for compliance and performance.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Master's degree

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Restaurant

Budgetary responsibility: $1,500,001 - $4,000,000

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects and activities to workers in order to improve business decisions
• Coordinate the organization’s financial operations and budget activities in order to optimize financial performance
• Evaluate daily operations
• Identifying and investigating compliance issues
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Provide customer service
• Perform human resources related duties such as personnel selection
• Manage cash
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews

Experience and specialization

• Computer and technology knowledge

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Accounting software

Area of work experience

• Management