Reporting Manager: VP of Finance

Location: In Office: 688 Josephine Street, Wingham, ON

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Position Summary:

The Financial Payroll Analyst is responsible for the preparation of financial statements of certain companies in the Britespan group, ensuring sales tax filing compliance in Canada and the U.S. and is involved in financial forecasting, budgeting, cost analyses, and other financial tasks to ensure the organization's financial health and growth.

All employees are to participate in, and positively contribute to the company culture, Health and Safety initiatives, continuous improvement and abide by the Employment Standards Act and all company policies and procedures while maintaining a customer service mindset.

Position Qualifications:

Education & Knowledge

• University degree or College Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
• Professional Accounting Designation – Preferred

Skills

• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs such as MS Office
• Advanced skills in Excel - Asset
• Familiarity with financial software and databases
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques

Experience

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience with an emphasis on financial statement preparation, budgeting, and forecasting

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively through various means with internal and external customers

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Prepares month end financial statements for assigned companies including preparation and posting of journal entries, variance analysis, completion of various balance sheet account reconciliations and identification of opportunities for improvement
• Fixed Asset Administration for assigned companies
• Maintains fixed assets sub ledger ensuring acquisitions, dispositions and transfers are recorded in an accurate and timely manner
• Posts information into project cost control sheets and reconciles to the general ledger for each
• Establishes and maintains a fixed asset identification system
• Analysis of fixed asset gains and losses
• Maintains fixed assets continuity schedule
• Completes fixed assets audit on a cyclical basis
• Reviews capital project records for accuracy and completeness
• Conducts post project implementation audits
• Supports the development of forecasts and budgets (operations, capital and cashflow)
• Supports the external audit process by answering questions and gathering requested information for the auditors
• Ensure intercompany accounts are reconciled on an ongoing basis
• Prepares regular and ad hoc financial reports/analysis, as requested
• Communicate required financial information to operations (QOS, KPI, Inventory Values, etc) and complete the finance scorecard file.

Other Duties

• Reviews and releases bi-weekly supplier payment run
• Responsible for corporate income tax, property tax and rent payments
• Files and pays HST, QST and other provincial and state sales taxes, monthly/quarterly, annually as required
• Files annual state information returns as required
• Responsible for Export Development Canada insurance monthly submissions and applications
• Maintenance of corporate credit cards, including applications, cancelations, printing of statements and maintenance of card limits
• Responsible for BBS ON commercial sales commission tracking
• Reviews, releases and sets up online payments
• Liaise with others in the organization to share information, resolve problems and provide support
• Support the Britespan team and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned