Corporate Controller

Overview  Our growing client is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the finance team at a growing accounting practice.
The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the company's financial statements and managing accounting processes including month-end, quarterly reporting, accounts payable/receivable, 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.
Responsibilities   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 ASPE/IFRS.
Manage the month-end close process including overseeing reconciliations, journal entries and reporting.
Oversee the company payroll including payroll processing, pay withholding taxes and maintain employee records.
Coordinate the preparation of internal management and regulatory reporting.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
Ensure accuracy of financial transactions and financial reporting.
Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Assist 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   5+ 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 ASPE and/or IFRS
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel using pivot tables and v-lookups
Experience using ERP software – Quick Books
Experience using reporting software – 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
Pay and benefits   Base pay range:  $/yr - $/yr
Additional compensation types:  Annual Bonus
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 have direct relationships with hiring managers, and we proactively market your skill-set to prospective clients that we mutually agree make sense—promoting your strengths to our client relationships.
Seniority level   Director

Employment type

Full-time
Job function   Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries   Professional Services and Accounting

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