Financial Controller
Rising Edge Group, Canada

Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Controller is responsible to provide the day to day leadership of the accounting team. The Financial Controller will work with the CFO to provide accurate information to the Leadership Team and Board of Director’s, including analysis, and financial reporting. The Financial Controller will aid the CFO in directing and managing the company’s accounting function, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures. The Financial Controller will also maintain the company’s accounting systems and implement changes required by the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the accounting department that comprises of accounting and procurement staff.
• Ensures integrity of general ledger balances through process control, and appropriate checks and balances to ensure completeness of transaction records
• Support and oversee the accounts payable function and ensures that subcontractors and vendors meet all requirements of their contract agreement prior to payment. Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all paid transactions.
• Ensure accurate cost coding to projects ledgers and appropriate levels of approval exists for purchase orders and processing invoices. Resolving escalated discrepancies when required.
• Support preparation of payment batches and ensure application of appropriate levels of approvals as per the Corporate approval authority matrix.
• Support and ensure all customer invoices are capturing appropriate charges and are prepared and sent in a timely and accurate manner. Work closely with project management on overdue accounts to resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Assist Accounts Receivable with escalated collection issues when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all tax reporting, remittance and payment (Canadian and US)
• Oversee accounting entries are completed with accuracy and completeness.
• Review and/or compile monthly revenue and payable accruals.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations to review with CFO.
• Monitoring cash flow to ensure cash levels are maintained to sustain business operations.
• Ensure work processes and transactional functions are appropriately allocated to ensure effective internal controls that safeguard the custody of assets and records
• Work with the accounting team to complete the monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results with the Business Manager.
• Maintaining and publish commonly used accounting files and documents on SharePoint site.
• Ad hoc reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing
• Responsible for the consistent application of accounting policies and processes while ensuring these policies conform to the accepted accounting principles.
• Preparation of weekly payroll, including submission of company benefits, source deductions and RSP’s.
• Monitor credit limits on accounts to adjust for fluctuations.
• Monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Asset Management and depreciation calculations on a quarterly basis.
• Maintain and communicate standards of performance and deliverable for staff; taking corrective action where required.
• Identify subordinates’ training needs for accounting and administrative staff.

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience in a fast past environment.
• Current knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Accounting Standard for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Understanding of full cycle accounting. Strong financial accounting and project reporting background.
• Experience in the Industrial Engineering, Procurement and Construction industry considered an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to lead and mentor people.
• Demonstrated leadership skills that have driven process improvements.
• Be able to prioritize, delegate and provide technical guidance.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Shown a strong business focus.
• Results-driven in a high volume, fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment.
• Expert experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ViewPoint is an asset.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental amp; Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training amp; Development

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