Controller - Mississauga, Canada - Highland Farms Inc.

Highland Farms Inc.

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Controller
Highland Farms is a family-owned, independent supermarket business with our head office located in Mississauga. Working closely with the President, you will become involved in every facet of day-to-day finance and accounting.

We are seeking a designated accountant with extensive business and finance experience. The controller is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, internal reporting, cost control, analysis, budgeting, and audit oversight.

Requirements:

This position requires at least 10 years of professional accounting experience.
University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree.
Professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA or CMA)
Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management.
Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms.
Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience.
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward the work at hand.
Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
Manage and mentor accounting staff and coordinate crossfunction training as required.
Ensure best practices are in place and implement improvements to key operating activities and processes.
Accounting experience in the retail food sector is an asset.
Experience with processing payroll and Ceridian Dayforce is an asset.
Proficient with MS Office and MS Outlook.
Knowledge of Sage 2021 software is an asset.