Senior Controller

Accounting Staffing And Administrative Staffing; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saint John, New Brunswick is seeking a Senior Controller to enhance their financial and business strategies. This permanent full-time role involves managing accounting operations and ensuring compliance with legal requirements while fostering a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Commerce and CPA designation, with a strong history in financial management and leadership.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Comprehensive benefits package

Laid-back casual environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive relevant experience preferably in industry.
• Extensive experience in financial management, including budget preparation.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to support team growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations, including review of journal entries and payroll.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, tracking monthly performance.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial & Federal Government reporting requirements.

Skills

Information Management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

User Acceptance Testing

Microsoft Excel

Document Management Systems

Education

Bachelors Degree in Commerce

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation

Job description

Our client a state-of the-art production facility and retail operation based in St. Johns Newfoundland is seeking a Senior Controller to join their team and play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial and business strategies for its quickly expanding operations.

This is a permanent opportunity ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a start-up environment with a fast-paced driven and passionate team and who has experience reporting to and advising a Board of Directors while overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities for the Job :

• Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries payroll accounts payable accounts receivable
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and track monthly performance
• Maintain accurate inventory and costing records
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Ensure compliance with to Provincial & Federal Government reporting requirements & tax filings including Excise Tax
• Coordinate the annual provision of information to the Companys auditors
• With input from the CFO responsible for the formulation of accounting policies procedures and controls

Experience & Attributes for Success :

• Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce with a Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive relevant experience preferably in industry
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of financial management including budget preparation
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills; driven to support other team members growth and development
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward the work at hand
• Able to take accountability for work assignments and demonstrate a high level of dependability
• A results orientated performer with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Our client offers a fun laid-back and casual environment with a competitive and comprehensive wage and benefits package. They take pride in fostering a safe and respectful work environment and strive to ensure employees are representing that back into their communities.

If interested in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities the local job market or to discuss your career interests please contact Lori Loveless Senior Recruitment Consultant at .

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canadas only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions please visit our website at .

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous / Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process such as an interview or testing please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Information Management,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Assembly Experience,User Acceptance Testing,Microsoft Excel,Sharepoint,Document Management Systems,Document Management,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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