The Corporate Finance Controller is directly responsible for financial reporting, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions. This includes managing and consolidating all financial data necessary for accurate consolidated business results. The position will oversee the financial management of general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and treasury, financial reporting, payroll, costing, internal controls, tax and audit.
Working closely with, and reporting to, Vice President, Finance, the Corporate Finance Controller is responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Finance function, including providing leadership to a Finance team of three.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create monthly and annual financial reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.
- Review and/or record journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity.
- Review workpapers supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances.
- Review month-end accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
- Consolidate multiple companies with US and Canadian currencies as part of all financial reporting.
- Manage the year-to-date cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports.
- Coordinate and prepare the annual tax return, including outside accounting firm management.
- Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances.
- Review semi-monthly payroll, both Canadian and U.S.
- Supervise all accounts payable, including allocations of costs incurred on behalf of multiple entities.
- Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
- Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and ac