Our client in Orangeville is looking for an experienced Controller who will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial management of the organization. This is an in-person, in the office role. The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting operations, production of monthly and annual financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records. This client is a growing successful business and offers a competitive compensation package including employee medical and dental benefits and many other perks.

Controller Responsibilities:

• Developing internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration, and other activities.
• Coordinating and directing budgeting, procurement, inventory, investment activities, and financial planning.
• Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Establishing and maintaining financial controls with the accounting department.
• 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.
• Availability to conduct practical and hands on work to ensure goals for financial reporting are met.
• Leadership of several direct reports.

Controller Requirements:

• Proven work experience in accounting or a related field.
• Experience working with SAGE.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations.
• Understanding of economic principles, financial markets, and banking.
• 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.
• Proven experience in financial project management.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Excel.
• Must be able to communicate financial information into sound business language so people of all levels can understand.
• Knowledge of federal regulation on taxes and reporting.
• Deep understanding of finance.
• Above average communication and organization skills, ability to problem solve.

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