Controller

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Lead and support an experienced finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while leveraging team members knowledge and expertise.
• Develop and maintain an organizational structure and staffing plan that effectively supports departmental goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with banking, assurance, legal, IT, and insurance professionals on corporate financial matters.
• Direct financial audits and recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and oversee periodic bank reconciliations.
• Oversee, maintain, and support the ongoing development of the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system.

•  Recommend benchmarks to measure the financial and operational performance of business units.
• Direct and coordinate banking arrangements and terms with financial institutions.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for management and business teams.
• Provide financial support to operational and service line groups, including Team Leads, Business Development, Human Resources, Administration and offices.
• Provide financial analysis to support corporate investment decisions.
• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Support Team activities and Finance committees.
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to project consultants on project-level budgets and financial management.

• Support the development and management of the company’s operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets and financial planning processes.
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts and financial outlooks.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement

Job Requirements:

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, along with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience: 10+ years of accounting-related experience, preferably within a professional services firm.
• Experience operating and maintaining ERP software systems in a professional services environment; experience with Vantagepoint is preferred.

• Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial information and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate information, identify opportunities, and incorporate new ideas.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver high-level presentations.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and support team members.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
• Alignment with and support for PGL’s strategic initiatives

• 100% employee-owned organization.
• Employee and Owner Profit Share Program.
• Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours.
• Annual company retreat.
• Annual allowances for cell phone, wellness, and Costco membership.
• Annual training and professional development budget.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up program.
• Competitive salary range of $130,000–$175,000.
• Five weeks of vacation and paid sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits, including extended health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.