ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Financial Controller will report to the Director of Finance, while working closely with the whole finance department on the scope of duties and is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions across the organization and ensuring proper controls and systems are in place to support business growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
•Oversee the operations of the accounting department and the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations.
•Maintain all aspects of the company's financial records including financial statement reporting, budget development, management cost reports, and financial analysis.
•Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and continuously assess and improve internal controls over financial reporting activities.
•Perform research and analysis of technical accounting issues in accordance with IFRS.
•Oversee month end financial close cycle and preparation of timely monthly management reports.
•Prepare IFRS financial statements and MD&A and other continuous disclosure documents in accordance with IFRS and TSX regulations.
•Manage the audit and review process with the company's external auditors.
•Ensure compliance with Federal, Provincial and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable tax filings.
•Manage the preparation of grant, loan and other funding applications and claims on a timely basis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
•Minimum 5 years experience in accounting and finance, preferably in a publicly traded multi-currency manufacturing company.
•Bachelor of commerce, finance, business or equivalent.
•Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) considered an asset.
•Understanding of IFRS in relation to accounting and inventory.
•Experience with cost accounting or budgeting.
•Experience and proficient with Excel and ERP systems required.
•Experience with multi-currency and multi-company consolidations.