Corporate Controller - Ottawa, Canada - Maplesoft Group

Maplesoft Group

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Title

Corporate Controller

Location

Ottawa, ON

Start Date

Language

Bilingualism in both official languages (English and French) IS AN ASSET

Salary

Negotiable

Security Clearance

None

Duration

Permanent

Date Posted

Job ID

13090

Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Corporate Controller for our Private Sector client.

The following responsibilities are associated with the "Statement of Work" but are not limited to:

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 8 years post-designation experience, as well as 3 years in a managerial capacity;
Significant experience managing the financial reporting process;
Significant experience interacting with internal and external auditors;
Experience managing the financial planning process, including budgeting and forecasting;
Experience providing advice, guidance, and interpretation of appropriate accounting standards, as well as legislative and statutory requirements regarding financial issues and the financial management framework of the organization;
Experience managing accounting, payables and cash management operation;
Experience developing and implementing internal control frameworks and designing and monitoring internal controls, including controls related to accounting systems, policies and procedures;
Experience in managing human and financial resources and working in highly computerized environment; and,

Experience with procurement and contracting functions would be an asset.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of financial planning, accounting and reporting processes, preferably within a Crown Corporation environment;
Knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and/or Public Sector Accounting Standards;
Knowledge of legislation, regulations and control framework related to finance, accounting, procurement and contracting, preferably within a Crown Corporation environment;
Knowledge of standard audit practices and procedures;
Knowledge of computerized accounting systems, including ERP systems and Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc); and,

Knowledge of financial analysis techniques such as cost benefit, NPV and other similar techniques.

ABILITIES:
Ability to interact with all levels in the organization, as well as with stakeholders;
Ability to initiate and innovate in regards to new practices and processes related to financial management;
Ability to follow through with assigned projects;
Ability to manage simultaneously a number of projects/functions in a dynamic environment;
Ability to operate accounting systems, databases, spreadsheets and monitoring mechanisms for financial functions;
Ability to write the Management Discussion & Analysis section of public documents such as Corporate Plans and Annual Reports;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Ability to effectively manage direct reports;
Ability to work under pressure and deliver multiple projects simultaneously within strict deadlines; and,

Ability to analyze complex financial issues and make recommendations.

Maplesoft Group prides itself on its distinct corporate culture and recognizes that success is a direct reflection of our most valuable asset - our people.

Therefore, attitude and ambition are key personality traits we seek out, along with skill and aptitude, in potential employees.

All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

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