Controller – The Headhunters

Title of the Job: Controller

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Description: Great opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to take on a leadership role at large Canadian head office in Winnipeg. Reporting to the the CFO, the Controller will manage the internal financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis and internal controls for a number of corporate subsidiaries and divisions.Our client is committed to:

• Providing an opportunity to lead a finance team within a large Canadian head office setting
• Wide mix of responsibilities across a number of industries
• Career growth and advancement

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual operating results for each department
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Provide strategic analysis to drive improved decision making
• Lead and and mentor a strong finance group of 10-12 staff
• Manage the accounting operations including review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure accounting activities are in line with regulatory and company procedures
• Prepare and present financial information for quarterly and annual reports
• Coordinating the year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements
• Work with sales team on product pricing, costing and margins

What the successful candidate will bring:

• A degree in business/finance with CPA designation
• 5+ years of finance experience at Controller level
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• Strong technical skills in financial reporting and complex financial analysis
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Financial analysis, budgeting and strategic planning experience
• Must be able to wear many hats and shift gears quickly as priorities change
• Excellent computer skills including high level Excel abilities and familiarity with MS Great Plains software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to all levels within the organization
• Commitment to delivering excellence and continuous process improvement
• Project management skills and ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes
• Experience overseeing external financial audits

In return, you can expect:

• Excellent compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a high performing finance department
• Ability to make a significant impact with wide range of interesting projects

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.#IND

Company Name: The Headhunters

Salary: $125000 – 150000 per year

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