Financial Controller

InVision Staffing Services Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Growth potential

Job summary

InVision Staffing Services Inc. client, a leading construction firm, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for the parent and related entities.

The role oversees general ledger, month and year-end closings, intercompany transactions, cash management, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has a BA in accounting/finance, 10+ years in finance, CMA preferred, and experience with multi-entity structures, cost control, budgeting and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CMA focus preferred.
• Manufacturing/construction experience is a must.
• 10+ years of progressive experience within finance.
• Experience with multiple legal entities under different umbrellas.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience improving financial processes for cost reductions and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting and financial reporting for the company and related entities.
• Maintain accounting software, monthly/yearly closings, and intercompany consolidations.
• Manage cash, bank balances, transfers, and credit facilities.
• Prepare bank and regulatory reporting, including annual consolidation reporting.
• Administer payables, vendor payments, and reconciliations of shareholder transactions.
• Coordinate inter-company transactions and fixed asset sub-ledger maintenance.
• Handle government remittances (HST, payroll, WSIB, EHT, etc.) and union reporting.
• Manage leases, insurance contracts, and monthly/annual financial reporting.
• Liaise with lawyers, accountants, and CRA on year-end reporting and audits.
• Drive process improvements, cost reductions, and reporting efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication and leadership

Interpersonal skills

Task prioritization

Multi-entity finance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance

CMA focus preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, a leading construction firm is looking to hire a Financial Controller for their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Overall administration and maintenance of general accounting & financial reporting systems for primary company including the same for various related party entities
• Maintenance of accounting software including monthly and yearly closings, set up of new users, yearly consolidation of related companies
• Cash management including daily cash transactions, bank balance maintenance. related party transfers, monthly reconciliations and line of credit management
• Bank reporting requirements including monthly compliance reporting and yearly compliance and entity consolidation reporting
• Payables management including payment of vendors and monthly reconciliations of VISA's and shareholder transactions
• Preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of monthly (yearly) inter-company transactions between related entities
• Maintenance of fixed asset sub-ledger system
• Monthly government remittances including EHT, WSIB, payroll, HST and others as required
• Union reporting obligations including sub-contractors, unionized employees and project management
• Contracts maintenance for leases and insurance
• Month-end and yearly financial reporting including financial statement analysis
• Dealings with external lawyers, accountants, and CRA regarding year-end reporting and auditing requirements
• Corporate tax management including tax instalments, reconciliations and estimates for all companies as well as calculations of year-end taxable benefits, T4's and T5's as applicable
• Other accounting and financial reporting responsibiuties as they arise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CMA focus preferred.
• Manufacturing/ construction experience is a must
• 10+ years of progressive experience within finance.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Strong analytical skills to support solid decision-making ability.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience developing and improving financial processes and initiatives relating to cost reductions, risk mitigation and reporting efficiencies.

Employment Rewards:

• Opportunity to gain experience fulfilling a wide variety of tasks
• Permanent position, providing a long-term opportunity with growth potential

InVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:

It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.