Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation or be in the process of obtaining one, with a solid foundation of at least 5 years of accounting experience. This role will involve overseeing all aspects of financial management, including accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with the VP Finance & HR to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data while also supporting the continued growth of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support VP Finance & HR and ensure compliance with accounting standards & internal controls
- Prepare accounting information on Xero to assist in the preparation of financial statements:
- Enter all GL transactions and ensure integrity of the GL, including journal entries, account reconciliations and closing processes
- Balance and reconcile Asset and Liability accounts in GL
- Conduct bank reconciliations and other balance sheet recons
- Analyse actuals to approved budget and provide preliminary variance explanations
- Process invoices from HUBDOC and manage payments for consultants and contractors, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
- Manage corporate credit cards and supporting receipts
- Manage the organization's Expense Reimbursement process on Xero Expenses, ensuring that financial rules are followed
- Update databases on Xero and ZOHO as required
- Manage Accounts Payables and the weekly AP process and payable setup on RBC Express
- Manage Accounts Receivables and ensure the AR outstanding is current
- Support Business Development and Service Revenue teams to develop quotes and invoices to record revenues and manage accounts receivables
- Support grant application process with corporation-specific information
- Provide financial analysis and reports for internal stakeholders to support decision-making processes.
- Assist with audit preparation
- Assist with the annual budget process
- Assist in the preparation of federal, provincial and local HST tax returns
- Keep an organized file system of all documents related to finance on the shared Google Drive as well as Xero
- Undertake accounting administration duties for the finance team as may be required
- Manage the capture and presentation of tax information on Xero and relevant tax preparation forms for T4’s, T4A’s and 1096/1099’s.
Education and Experience
- CPA designation or in the process of obtaining CPA (or equivalent)
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field
- 5 years of experience working in a similar or related position.
- Proficiency in:
- Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) to facilitate collaboration and streamline workflow.
- Familiarity with ADP Team Pay, EZ Labour, Xero Accounting & HUBDOC