Divisional Controller
(Accounting & Finance)
Full Time
Goldbeck Recruiting Inc
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Industry: Forestry
Profile
Our client is a growing company with new Division.
Reporting to the CFO, you will be key in integrating a new multi-company division into the corporate procedures and policies; setting up best practices. Suitable candidate will have strong ERP skills and a background of experience in the forestry industry. You will be a strong leader and able to influence and educate operational management in the field on the application of accounting processes. |
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Responsibilities
Review in detail and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional financial statements prior to submission to the division’s President
Take a leadership role in month-end closing processes under tight reporting deadlines
Report monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results in accordance with IFRS to corporate head office for consolidation
Provide regular updates to the division’s President and the corporate head office with respect to financial results and year-over-year variances
Work with external accountants to ensure compliance with corporate taxes
Liaise with external auditors regarding annual audit requests
Coordinate the division’s annual budgeting process
Participate in evaluating and improving accounting and internal controls within the division
Responsible for the division’s daily cash management
Supervise Accounting team of 3 to 4 staff
Champions best practices, creative thinking, effective planning, and timely decision-making
Creates and maintains a positive, productive, and transparent work environment and team atmosphere
Establishes priorities and allocate work to ensure that the accounting staff are organized and the department operates at maximum efficiency
Manages day-to-day activities of direct reports to ensure adherence to established deadlines, while maintaining quality of work efforts
Addresses employee issues in a fair and consistent manner
Conducts performance assessments on a regular basis
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Qualifications
CPA designation highly preferred
Candidate will have previous experience in Forestry
Strong leader to oversee accounting team and work with field staff and managers
Five years’ experience as a Controller
Minimum 3 years of public accounting/auditing experience
Corporate and sales tax experience preferred
Experience working with ERP systems
Strong analytical, financial, and accounting skills
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies
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Compensation
Salary Range: Based on ExperienceBenefits: Full Benefits