Senior Controller

Job Description

Our client, a state-of the-art production facility and retail operation based in St. John's, Newfoundland, is seeking a Senior Controller to join their team and play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial and business strategies for its quickly expanding operations.

This is a permanent opportunity ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a start-up environment with a fast-paced, driven, and passionate team and who has experience reporting to, and advising, a Board of Directors while overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Manage the accounting operations, including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory and company policies and procedures
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and track monthly performance
• Maintain accurate inventory and costing records
• Preparation of monthly financial statements
• Ensure compliance with to Provincial & Federal Government reporting requirements & tax filings, including Excise Tax
•  Coordinate the annual provision of information to the Company’s auditors
• With input from the CFO, responsible for the formulation of accounting policies, procedures and controls

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive relevant experience, preferably in industry
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of financial management including budget preparation
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership skills; driven to support other team members’ growth and development
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward the work at hand
• Able to take accountability for work assignments and demonstrate a high level of dependability
• A results’ orientated performer with a strong desire to learn and grow.

Our client offers a fun, laid-back and casual environment with a competitive and comprehensive wage and benefits package. They take pride in fostering a safe and respectful work environment and strive to ensure employees are representing that back into their communities. 

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at lori@accountantstaffing.com.

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