Do you love finance? Our client Grand River Robotics in Fergus is looking for an experienced controller who will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial management of the organization. The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting operations, production of periodic financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records.

Controller Responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining financial controls with the accounting department.
• Review and assign work to the bookkeeping department.
• Ensuring compliance with provincial regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Oversee service order invoicing.
• Overseeing financials of special projects.
• Developing internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities.
• Coordinating and directing budgeting, procurement, investment activities, and financial planning.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and risk analysis.
• Creating budgets and forecasts.
• Guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Providing support to management, particularly in commercial and financial matters.
• Creating reports that help senior leadership understand company financials.
• Being responsible for the company general ledger.
• Overseeing general office operation.
• Supervising, mentoring, training and coaching office staff and delegating assignments to ensure maximum productivity.
• Producing, composing and drafting reports.
• Creating presentations and other management-level reports.

Controller Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting designation in good standing is required.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks an asset.
• Proven work experience in accounting or a related field.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Understanding of financial data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel.
• Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.
• Deep understanding of finance.

Please note that RLB LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process [email protected].