<p>Our East end manufacturing client is seeking a new Controller who reports to the Director of Finance. You perform and oversee a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant reporting requirements. </p><p>Responsibilities & Duties:</p><p> (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)</p><p>Financial Analysis:</p><p>• Review & consolidate AP/AR cash forecasts on a weekly basis </p><p>• Review sales order changes and reconcile on a weekly basis to backlog reports</p><p>• Perform analysis on costs and revenues of projects</p><p>• Full variance reporting, analysis and planning</p><p>• Intercompany payments and account reconciliations</p><p>• Work with project managers to review & report actual and forecasted costs, revenue, billings, margins and investigate project issues as they arise </p><p>• Responsible for producing internal management reports</p><p>• Respond to data requests using various databases</p><p><br></p><p>Inventory and System Controls:</p><p><br></p><p>• Monitoring accuracy of inventory flow in ERP system</p><p>• Review and maintain obsolescence provisions on a quarterly basis</p><p>• Develop and participate in new system procedures that improve the accuracy of inventory valuations and counts (RMA)</p><p>• Co-ordinate and attend periodic inventory counts as well as an annual count of the company’s assets</p><p>Month-end Close:</p><p>• Organize, undertake and delegate tasks within month-end close routines</p><p>• Prepare journal entries</p><p>• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>• Preparation of year-end audited financial statements and notes</p><p>• Prepare and distribute monthly program-specific information to Project Managers</p><p>Management:</p><p>• Manage the Intermediate Accountant and Accounting Administrator, ensuring sufficient and appropriate coverage of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions throughout the year </p><p>• Liaise and maintain vendor records with 3rd party payment provider</p><p>• Back up as required for AP/AR functions</p><p>• Back up for Corporate credit card administration</p><p>Other:</p><p>• Ongoing cross-training between all Accounting Team functions</p><p>• Lead interim and year-end external audit requirements</p><p>• Lead and/or assist with governmental audits as required</p><p>• Prepare working sheets for Corporate Tax Return and SRED reporting</p><p>• Monthly Statutory filings</p><p>• Create and maintain departmental policies and procedures</p><p>Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes</p><p>• Liaise with Database Administrator and Operational teams to support and test system enhancements related to reporting efficiency, operational controls, data integrity and table/application maintenance</p><p>• Reporting to U.S. parent company</p><p>• Prepare Stats Canada reports</p><p>• Other accounting projects and duties, as required</p><p>• Participate in other functional area initiatives as requested</p><p>• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems </p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager or Controller to lead financial operations and organizational administration in Ottawa, ON. This role is ideal for a skilled individual eager to contribute to financial reporting, operational excellence, and compliance within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and the ability to optimize processes for enhanced efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Reconcile monthly bank accounts and ensure alignment between Sage 50 and iMIS account balances.</p><p>• Oversee invoicing for non-membership services and monitor accounts receivable for timely collections.</p><p>• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including data entry into Sage 50, payroll, and accounts payable.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and in-depth analyses with actionable insights.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with tax filings, audits, and regulatory obligations while ensuring internal controls are upheld.</p><p>• Collaborate on annual budget preparation and provide financial projections and analysis to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Supervise the processing and invoicing of membership fees, sponsorships, event registrations, and donations.</p><p>• Research and recommend operational improvements to enhance organizational efficiency.</p><p>• Manage outsourced IT services to ensure seamless technology operations and system functionality.</p><p>• Assist with human resources tasks, including benefits administration, in collaboration with the Director of Finance.</p>
