Accounting controller

Job summary

The role involves planning and administering accounting systems while supervising and training staff to ensure compliance with accounting standards. Key duties include preparing financial statements, tax returns, and providing strategic financial and business advice.

Job details

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 40 to 50 hours per week Education: Expérience: Education Bachelor's degree Tasks Plan, set up and administer accounting systems Supervise staff Train staff Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies Prepare reports and audit findings Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning Prepare financial statements and reports Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure Prepare income tax returns from accounting records Analyze financial documents and reports Examine accounting records Provide financial, business and tax advice Supervision 3-4 people Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1 Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2 Computer and technology knowledge Accounting software Internet MS Excel Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software TaxPrep Area of specialization Accounting Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Experience 5 years or more Employment terms options Day Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

What you’ll do

The role involves planning and administering accounting systems while supervising and training staff to ensure compliance with accounting standards. Key duties include preparing financial statements, tax returns, and providing strategic financial and business advice.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, along with a CPA or CMA certification. Proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and MS Excel is required.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting Systems Administration
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Findings
• Cash Management
• Tax Preparation
• Internal Control
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Staff Supervision
• Cost Findings
• Business Advice
• MS Excel
• ERP Software
• TaxPrep
• Accounting Software

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership