Part Time Financial Controller - Mississauga, Canada - Ontario Flower Growers

Ontario Flower Growers

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Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

PART TIME CONTROLLER
Ontario Flower Growers Co-Operative (OFG) is a distributor of cut flowers and potted plants. Members and guest growers supply product to customers in the greater Toronto and surrounding areas and U S.

Strong financial control is required as we anticipate growth in volume of product, sales, customer count and as we continue to utilize new technology and expand our business.

OFG cultural expects all employees to be professional, respectful, foster team spirit, avoid non-productive issues or conflict and conduct affairs in accordance with OFG Co-Operative's policies and code of conduct.

Financial Controller to work three or four days per week undertaking control of all aspects of financial management, including regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, inventory, member shares and equity, risk management as well as development of internal accounting control policies and procedures.

Controller must have strong interpersonal and communication skills with several years of hands on controller-ship experience. Must have experience effectively communicating key data and information to management, the Board, members and stake holders. The financial Controller reports directly to the CEO and interacts with various department heads.

Responsibilities:

Manage and control all financial transactions and reporting including all accounting operation, GL, cost centers, inventory and revenue recognition
Maintain chart of accounts and orderly accounting filing system
Maintain grower member shares and equity including commission structure.
Prepare budget and financial forecasts
Prepare and present monthly financial statements reporting variances to management and the board
Reconciliation of all bank accounts
Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts
Prepare/ support monthend and yearend close process
Prepare all supporting documents for the external annual audit
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Manage and comply with all local and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies maintaining strong internal controls
Provide financial analysis to evaluate new ventures or projects, programs, capital expenditures etc.
Manage banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under competitive terms
Communicate with outside audit firms, banks/credit card companies, insurance agents, and collections

Work experience requirements:

5+ years in a controller position
15+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience (Co-Operative experience an asset)
CPA designation
Experience in preparing financial statements
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Strong excel skills (AS400 experience an asset)

Job Type:
Part-time

Part-time hours: 24 per week

Flexible Language Requirement: