Assistant Controller - Vaughan, Canada - VetStrategy

VetStrategy

Verified Company

Vaughan, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Role
At Vetstrategy, your work experience will be truly unique.

We are looking for an Assistant Controller with strong financial accounting and interpersonal skills to join the dynamic team at our dog-friendly home office in Vaughan.

We aim to provide outstanding accounting support to our family of clinics, so that veterinarians can focus on what they do best.

The role will report directly to the Controller and will have several direct reports. If you are looking for a flexible and high growth work environment, this is the role for you

Responsibilities

Lead team to complete periodend tasks and meet all reporting deadlines
Review reconciliations and promote best practices to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place
Prepare memos on the accounting treatment of certain transactions
Create new reports & perform analysis to meet changing business needs
Process documentation & process improvements
Collaborate with other teams/departments on projects that require accounting insight
Ensure the Clinic Accounting team provides high quality accounting support to the clinics
Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary supporting documents during yearend audit
Hire, onboard, train, and retain skilled accounting staff
Ad hoc projects as assigned

Leadership Attributes

Responsible for the direct management of the Clinic Accounting Team
Responsible for the development and the individual performance reviews that are conducted, and the one to one feedback and annual review sessions with your team to ensure alignment with corporate values
Responsible to ensure that cross training is in place for all roles and responsibilities
Responsible for the recruitment of high performing staff to the department

Behavioral Requirements

Assertive yet friendly enough to constructively share thoughts, issues and solution options with the Managing Director regarding the business, team member issues and demonstrate objectivity
Enjoys the challenge in problem solving and continuous looking for areas of to improve efficiencies and grow the business.
Mentoring, coaching and supporting team members and encouraging others to give their best performance. To help drive a culture of challenging the status quo.
Keen ability to identify opportunities to streamline and document processes, creating efficiencies and cutting unnecessary costs.

Background, Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience
At least 23 years experience in a leadership role
Industry experience is an asset
Post Secondary Degree in accounting
Solid understanding of ASPE and IFRS
Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel skills
NetSuite experience is considered an asset
Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills;

- demonstrated ability to manage a team

Excellent analytical skills and ability to solve problems independently
Detailoriented, organized, good time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
Positive attitude, willingness to be flexible, desire to contribute to team objectives
Comfortable working in a dog friendly environment, when visiting the office

Cultural Competencies

We are Relationship Focused

In every interaction with the hospitals, we build and maintain personal connections and trust. All relationships matter regardless of different levels, functions, cultures or geography.

We Collaborate

Different perspectives are encouraged as we look for the best way to do things. We collaborate with the hospitals and one another to ensure that all work is in the best interest of the hospital and takes into account the unique needs of each location. We are externally focused on our hospitals rather than only internally focused on our processes.

We Speak the Truth

We are honest and transparent. We can question or challenge without fear of negative repercussions. We support one another and take responsibility for ourselves.

We are Humble

We're all in this together. There is no room for ego or hierarchy mentality here. We are unpretentious and approachable. We support and appreciate one another. We regularly seek feedback without defensiveness. We reflect on our activities and the impact we have on others.

We Take Care of the Rest

We view everything we do through the lens of the hospitals. We seek to understand first. Every decision we make is based on impact to patient care, client service, and hospitals teams. We do what's best for the hospitals not just Home Office.

Leadership Competencies:

Focus on Your People

Leaders act as coaches, encouraging and empowering their team to reach personal and organizational goals. They are able to communicate and drive the vision & purpose of the organization in a way that inspires action. Leaders foster engagement through team connectivity, feedback and recognition.

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