Controller
- Location: Niagara Falls
- Posting Date: December 17, 2024
- Job Order ID: 1010683
- Consultant: Oliver Kuehm
- Industry: Finance / Accounting
LOCATION: Thorold, ON (On-Site Position)
MacDonald Search Group is a national permanent placement recruiting firm and we recruit on behalf of hiring companies.
Our client, a global leader in Wholesale book distribution is searching for a dynamic, experienced Financial Controller to operate at their Thorold, ON distribution centre. The successful candidate will join our team of 4 Finance professionals.
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for establishing and maintaining accounting standards, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position is responsible for managing the Finance team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including assisting various departments with the budget management, forecasting, preparation of journal entries of complex entries, general ledger management, financial reporting, month-end and year-end preparation, supervision of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. The Controller works closely with the Vice President of Finance and the Senior Leadership Team, which requires strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent training and experience required
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) designation preferable
- Minimum 7-10 years accounting/finance experience
- Knowledge of Sage 300 ERP and Sage 50 accounting software
Proficient in the use of ADP Payroll - Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Microsoft Excel)
- Financial modeling skills is a plus
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting and management (Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises), control and reporting procedures, practices and policies
- Proficient with Canadian corporation tax laws
MacDonald Search Group is committed to diversity in hiring and more information on our EDI policy can be found on our website.
Thank you for your interest in the role but only qualified candidates will be contacted.