Controller - Toronto, Canada - Prefera Finance Ltd.

Prefera Finance Ltd.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the COO, the Controller is responsible for overseeing financial activities, reporting on financial results, managing accounting staff, budgeting, disbursing funds, managing risk, implementing policies, and improving financial processes.

Controller KEY responsibilities:

Manage and coach the Accounting Team, which includes;
Employee performance management/development: Performance Appraisals, performance management, training, auditing, coaching, quality and quantity of work monitoring, payroll/Human Resource/Privacy reporting, recruitment, motivation
Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
Directing financial planning and strategy
Overseeing audit and tax functions
Developing and implementing accounting policies
Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets
Reviewing departmental budgets
Assessing, managing, and minimizing risk
Analyzing complex financial data
Managing internal controls
Managing company cash flows
Leading team building events virtually and inoffice Key Moments to bring the team together and promote a positive work environment
Be decisive on complex issues by ensuring consistency with strategies, priorities and processes
Main Activities:_
Adhere to workday schedule.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Participate in team meetings, workshops and individual coaching sessions.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
Actively participate in performance management process in support of own personal and professional departmental objectives.
Maintain knowledge of and complete annual training of any compliance requirements.

- (Note: The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position)_

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of progressive experience in Finance
Chartered Professional Accountancy (CPA) designation
Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Excel)
Ability to analyze numerical data in tables, spreadsheets, graphs, and diagrams
Ability to present complex ideas in simple formats using graphs, tables, and diagrams.
Experience in statistical analysis techniques such as regression analysis
Financial modelling experience
High level of accountability and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and across functional teams.
Experience working and managing a team remotely preferred
Bilingual (French) considered an asset
Previous experience at a Finance Company considered an asset

Working Conditions:

Works indoors in adequate workspace, with adequate temperature, ventilation, and lighting.
Normal exposure to noise, stress, and disruptions.
Must be able to sit at a computer for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking to carry out essential duties of the job.
Standard 37.5hour workweek, including rotational evenings/weekends required.

Salary:
$75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits: