Corporate Controller - Comox, Canada - DeLuca Veale Investment Counsel Inc.

Description

Corporate Controller
DeLuca Veale Investment Counsel Inc.

Beaufort Ave, Comox, BC

$110,000 to $130,000 a year - Full-time, Permanent


About Us:

DeLuca Veale Investment Counsel is a Vancouver Island leader in independent investment management. Our fast-growing firm is owned and operated by the two entrepreneurial professionals who founded the company 17 years ago.

The founders firmly believe investors deserve a qualified, independent, unbiased partner to help them navigate their most important financial decisions.

Clients are at the heart of everything we do.

It's a philosophy that has helped us grow to a team of 16 with offices in Comox and Victoria, working for more than 700 clients.

We are also the exclusive distributor of the RealStream Income Properties Trust, a $230 million-dollar portfolio of commercial real estate that nicely complements our core portfolios of stocks and bonds.

Through personalized investment strategies we serve high net worth investors who are seeking objective and experienced portfolio management of publicly traded securities and private income producing real estate.

About the opportunity:

We are looking for a full time Corporate Controller who will be based in Comox, BC.

Reporting to the CEO and President, the Corporate Controller will oversee the accounting operations to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the financial results and ensuring the results comply with accepted accounting principles and securities disclosure requirements.

In this management role, the Controller will work alongside and direct the Finance team to produce complete and accurate financial information for internal management reporting and external financial information (i.e. NAV results).


Key areas of responsibility:

This position will require a very organized, multi-tasking individual who understands the complexities of financial management within a growing company


Key accountabilities include:

• Manage and provide expertise on finance matters, supporting new processes and continuous improvement within the business
• Work collaboratively with the current 2 person accounting team
• Lead and assist in the calculation of estimated and final NAV's for RealStream on a monthly basis
• Liaise with external auditors and the fund administrator regarding financial reporting and timely issuance of financial statements
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures, upholding provincial and federal accounting standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future rules and standards
• Implement internal control systems, operational procedures and reporting systems to mitigate financial risks and support the growth of the business
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget for DeLuca Veale and RealStream
• Personally complete tasks as needed to assist with the overall functioning of the accounting department and to ensure deadlines are met
• Cover for the Finance Manager while on vacation or other absences
• Special projects as assigned

Skill set required:

• CPA designation is a requirement, with 2 years post qualification experience in a similar role
• Prior experience managing financial reporting and accounting team
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and audit processes to analyze financial data and formulate conclusions and recommendations
• Experience in corporate tax filings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to develop strong, cooperative relationships with stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Sage

Additional beneficial skills and attributes:

• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS.
• Experience with finance for real estate entities
• Experience with securities related businesses.

Thank you for your interest in DeLuca Veale and please understand we will ONLY be contacting those who will be considered for an interview.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year


Additional pay:

• Bonuses quarterly
• Details Negotiable

Benefits:

• Extended health care, including an HSA
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Comox, BC V9M 1R9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking