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Financial Controller - Ottawa, Canada - Proslide Technology

Proslide Technology

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

A hidden gem, one of Ottawa's coolest companies, right here in your own backyardAnd YOU have the opportunity to work here Delivering world class water rides to new and expanding water parks around the world, ProSlide has been leading the industry for over 30 years with relentless innovation.

Our passion for delivering the best products and commitment to our customers is mirrored throughout the company and has created a truly unique and collaborative culture.

An environment created for success

ProSlide Technology creates the most innovative water rides for the best waterparks in the world.

Almost 70 percent of the waterparks in North America own our rides, including Disney, Six Flags, Great Wolf Resorts and many more.

We've won more awards than all other water ride manufacturers combined, 100 in 30+ years.

This is a RARE opportunity to help lead a finance team that is truly forward-facing and at the heart of the organization.

Are you looking to join a well-respected team, while gaining amazing experience all under the support of a committed coach & mentor? We have the role for you

Reporting to the Director of Finance you will lead the day-to-day accounting functions for all companies within the ProSlide Group.

You will manage, motivate and foster growth for an incredible team of accounting staff.

YOUR CHALLENGE:

Oversee the daytoday accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, Corporate Accounting and Treasury for the ProSlide Group of companies.
Directing and coordinating the preparation of the annual budget process while supporting the executive annual operating plan and budget targets.
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of all financial information for all entities within the ProSlide Group.
Establish and ensure timely reporting deadlines are met for all monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting requirements.
Manage all external reporting relationships including audit, intercompany, and banking.
Support the executive leadership team and CFO in ad hoc reporting and financial reporting to support effective business decision making.
Manage the finance treasury function including, daytoday banking, cash management, cash flow forecasting and foreign exchange hedging.
Lead the risk mitigation of ProSlide's cash and A/R process by establishing effective contract payment terms with the Sales and Contracts team's and leading the management of trade finance documents such as letters of credit, bonds and guarantees.
Own the GL chart of accounts.
Support manufacturing operations team in building and managing positive vendor relationships.
Evaluate, monitor and continuously improve internal control systems to ensure an effective and robust control framework.
Lead the finance teams' internal relationships with internal stakeholder groups to ensure collaboration, support, education, and successful flow of information.
Ensuring the proper professional development and growth of finance team members
Drive project reporting on variances and provide a variety of financial analytics and metrics to department heads, project managers and other stakeholders, to perform root cause analysis, identify trends, to improve financial behaviours across the business.
Own the internal approval matrix and signing authority levels for requisitions, PO's, invoices and banking payments.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

Professionally Designated Accountant (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
University Degree in Accounting or Finance
8+ years of progressive accounting experience and 5+ years of experience in a supervisory/similar role
Experience leading a team in a fastpaced environment.
Experience with consolidated financial statements and reporting in different functional currencies is considered an asset
Previous project accounting and construction experience are considered an asset.
Experience with SAGE 300 software is considered an asset.
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload.
Proven analytical and problemsolving abilities.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Selfmotivated, hardworking, smart, and energetic team player.
Leader who strives to make a difference each day individually and with their team.

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