Controller, Management, Financial Compliance

Location: St. John's

Venor is proud to partner with our client, Twinshore Group, in their search for a Controller. Twinshore is a privately held industrial services corporate group serving offshore energy, marine construction, defence, and industrial markets across Canada and internationally. The group brings together Crosbie, Mac Kinnon & Olding, and Panthera Solutions – established companies operating in complex, safety-critical environments.
The Controller plays a critical role in overseeing the Company’s financial health by managing accounting operations, tax, and treasury, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations for the Company, while establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to ensure the organization’s financial statements are accurate and comply with accepted accounting principles.
What you will be doing:  Customer Centric   Analyze financial data and work closely with senior management to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide professional development for the accounting team.
Delegate tasks effectively to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations
Solutions Focused   Coordinate and lead the annual audit process
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, general ledger, payroll, and budget preparation
Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets and ensure the integrity of its financials
Identify any technology improvements while implementing and maintaining our current accounting systems
Results Oriented   Prepare/publish monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
Ensure timely and accurate closing of the books on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations
Ensure proper filing of all corporate tax returns
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required; CPA, CFA or MBA preferred
Minimum 7-10 years of accounting/finance experience, including supervisory experience
Strong experience with treasury, compliance, general ledger functions, month-end/year-end close processes, and financial reporting
Experience working with private, family-owned companies would be an asset
Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS and financial regulations
Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team and collaborate across departments Positive can-do attitude
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Ryan Thistle at