Controller

Title: Controller
Field: High Technology
Status: Regular
Type: Full time
Salary: To be determined
Hiring date: ASAP

Position Summary

This position will be reporting to the Vice President, Finance.

 

Role and Responsibilities

  • Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions, including:
    – Transactional accounting (payroll, AP, AR, bank transactions, recording of revenues) 40% of activities;
    – Managing the accumulation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting (ex. annual budget, monthly financial statement, weekly cash flow, journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis (actual vs budget) 30% of the activities);
  • Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance;
  • Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements;
  • Coordinating activities of external auditors;
  • Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes;
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed;
  • Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting/admin staff

 

Skills

  • Qualified CPA designation is preferred;
  • Minimum of 5 years experience required;
  • Strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel;
  • Excellent communication skills in English written and spoken as well as good communication skills in French is essential (intermediate)

 

Requirements

  • Details oriented;
  • Excellent time management and communication skills are necessary for success in this position;
  • Excellent communication skills in English written and spoken as well as good communication skills in French is essential (intermediate);
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build relationships;
  • Highly motivated and organized;
  • Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.









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