Controller

Summary

The Controller will oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting standards, manage audits, and maintain overall financial integrity. This role is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial reporting and regulatory reporting.

Ideal Fit

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations or Dynamics AX.
• Advanced knowledge of ASPE and GAAP.
• Experience with fast-growing companies and M&A, owned by Private Equity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial management and reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Accountability and dependability.

The Role

• Preparing monthly reports that summarize the company�s business activity and financial position in areas of income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, expenses, and earnings.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Investigation and commentary on variances to budget and prior periods.
• Work with the accounting team to review & maintain consistency in accounting policies and practices across the organization.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring professional development and performance.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings (sales tax).
• Manage the year-end audit and prepare supporting schedules.
• Calculation of monthly commissions/bonuses for selected staff and determine accruals.
• Oversee government compliance filings and reporting as required.
• Manage job costing and profitability reporting and recognition.
• Oversee monthly review and reconciliation of service WIP.
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting and assets are in place and maintained.
• Manage year-end inventory counts including financial variance adjustments.
• Identify and take advantage of cost-saving opportunities.
• Work closely with other business unit leaders.
• Work with IT to develop financial and business reports as required.
• Look for operational efficiencies and have a mindset of continuous improvement.
• Other projects as assigned.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be required from time to time consistent with the growth and development of the Company and the position of Controller.
• Responsible for integrating new companies into the reporting system.
• Integrating newly acquired companies' accounting operations into the TPL Group's process.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timeliness and accuracy of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Compliance with ASPE and GAAP standards.
• Successful completion of internal and external audits.
• Effectiveness of internal controls and financial processes.
• Accuracy and timeliness of regulatory filings.
• Staff development and performance improvements.
• Implementation of financial system and process improvements.

What You Need:

• University degree and Canadian or American accounting designation (CPA).
• 4 years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and US GAAP.
• Experience in financial statement consolidation.
• Management accounting skills are critical for accurate reporting of department and branch P&L.
• The ability to work with others in the Company as a team, always putting the customer (external and internal) first.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while adhering to deadlines.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.
• In the case of a power outage or declared State of Emergency by any level of Government in Ontario, be available for work.
• Act in a strong, professional manner always maintaining the highest of ethical standards with Company employees, customers, and suppliers.

Working Conditions:

• Travel may be required.
• Ability to attend meetings and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required.
• Lifting or moving up to 10 lbs. may be required.