Corporate Controller - Barrie, Canada - Joe Johnson Equipment Barrie

Joe Johnson Equipment Barrie

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Barrie, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

WHO WE ARE:

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US.

Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support Vacuum Trucks, Refuse & Recycling Collection Vehicles, Street Sweepers, Snow Removal Equipment, Mowing Equipment, Ice Resurfacing Equipment, Sewer Cleaners and Inspection Cameras.

JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an employer of choice culture. We have a stable, team-based and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry.

We offer opportunities across Canada and the US, and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees.

JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

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WHY JJE?

Competitive compensation package with annual increase and bonus opportunities
Robust Group Benefits 100% paid for by the Company inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Personal Days
Charitable Giving Program
Opportunity to grow professionaly
Tuition & Professional Development paid
Ongoing safety training and a safe work environment
Federally recognized as certified Employment Equity organization

SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for all areas relating to financial accounting and reporting.

This includes developing and maintaining US GAAP, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate practice and polices and accurate and timely financial statements preparation by all accounting team members.

This position addresses several key areas, including, but not limited to:

SOX documentation and adherence
Accurate preparation of monthly financial reporting
Account reconciliations
Profitability analysis
Year end audit preparation
Operational analysis

This position reports to the Director of Finance and requires working on site.

POSITION RESPONSIBLITIES:

_Accounting and Reporting Responsibilities _

Responsible for general ledger, including trial balance and reconciliation; and monthly financial statements, including collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Support monthend and yearend close process
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Support JJE's annual budgeting process and manage the monthly forecast and profit plan updates
Respond to inquiries from the COO, Director of Finance and other departmental Senior Managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests
Support Director of Finance in all external audits
Additional controller duties as necessary

_Management Responsibilities _

Provide leadership and support to the accounting team to ensure alignment with JJE Policies and overall strategic direction
Ensure Accounting team is knowledgeable and adheres to JJE Accounting and Financial policies
Champion JJE values and foster a strong, positive team environment with the accounting team through regular meetings and communications
Strong management of the daytoday corporate Accounting functions
Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Accounting
CPA, CA designation preferred
5+ years of experience in a Senior Level Accounting Management role
Experience working in a publicly traded, multilocation company
Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
Financial analysis, budgeting and strategic financial planning experience
Advanced experience working with an ERP software, CDK/PFW experience is an asset
Advanced/Expert experience using Microsoft Excel
Experience working with SOX compliance
Ability to meet tight deadlines and oversee multiple projects
Ability to interpret and provide financial information to internal and external parties with highest level of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to plan and execute work independently
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well with individuals within and outside of the organization
Ability to effectively manage a team
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills