Controller - Thunder Bay, Canada - DM Lyons Consulting

DM Lyons Consulting

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Does the opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up and make your mark at a high-growth professionally operated e-commerce distributor excite you? Would the words drive, initiative and proactive describe you?

Are you living in Thunder Bay, or are you willing to travel to Thunder Bay quarterly? If so, our client has the perfect job for you.

Their product costing methodologies in ways that drive profitability analysis, pricing strategies, and distribution strategies
Their chart of accounts and reporting dimensions
Customer credit, invoicing and AR processes to support their B2B business models
Procuretopay workflows and processes
Critical financial KPIs and metrics to drive decisionmaking

Once the new systems and processes are implemented, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and participate in strategic decision-making.

Oversee all accounting functions large and small ensuring that the accounting team is operating at maximum efficiency and productivity, enabling the company to thrive and grow including AP, AR, taxes and general accounting functions.
Build and oversee daytoday bookkeeping team.
Preparing, managing and presenting financial dashboards
Completing internal reports that compare actual performance results to budget
Provide reliable, accurate, meaningful and timely financial information to operational, managerial and executive decisionmakers.
Be responsible for leading the development of annual capital and operational budgets and providing results on key performance indicators for the business.
Create and implement financial controls to prevent fraud and theft
Ongoing variance analysis and investigation
Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls, ensuring the integrity of databases and information reported
Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legal requirements
Leading yearend audits. This includes assisting auditors and ensuring proper documentation is provided for the audit.

Originally in cleantech, our client has transitioned to become one of Canada's largest e-commerce companies.

They are committed to building a leading organization that does business differently. They have ambitious goals and their team is the key to our success. They foster a work culture that promotes happiness, teamwork, trust, work-life balance and success for our employees. They offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and a large number of other perks.

Who you are:

You are a problem solver. You constantly look for ways to improve workflow and are known for your positive and constructive ideas.
You've built an accounting department before with a fastgrowing company or startup.
You're an experienced Controller who doesn't shy away from rolling up their sleeves and getting to work on both small and large projects.
You are highly professional and technologically savvy, and your first inclination, when presented with a process or system, is to optimize it.
You are a natural communicator and your attention to detail is second to none.
You are a selfstarter, independent, extremely organized, entrepreneurially driven individual that can thrive in a fastpaced environment.
You have a demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
You have excellent project management/organizational skills and experience working within a crossfunctional, fastpaced team.

Why you'll love working there:

Fastpaced, challenging environment with the chance to build and optimize from the ground up
Extended health benefits
Competitive vacation and sick day package
Safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
Friends and family discounts on thousands of premium items

Your day-to-day:
If you're looking for a boring cubicle job crunching numbers, this job is not for you. Expect new challenges and opportunities to build, grow and share your skillset on a daily basis. Regular hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday with built-in flexibility for family commitments and flex hours.

What you bring:

5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity
CPA designation
Experience as a Controller
Experience and strong, demonstrated computer skills, particularly with Excel and ERPs.
Experience auditing or preparing financial statements under IFRS
Experience working in small/midsized companies. Retail industry and ecommerce experience

- an asset

Ability and inclination to take initiative and demonstrate excellent judgement under tight

- deadlines

Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
Proven ability to manage/prioritize several concurrent activities, including tracking and following up to ensure appropriate closure or resolution
A natural leader and skilled manager, with a progressive, constructive approach
Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills
Compelling analytical t