Controller - Coquitlam, Canada - Synergy Engineering

Description

Company Summary

Controller Job Summary

Controller Responsibilities and Duties

• Overseeing all financial reporting and accounting activities for the Synergy Group of Companies.
• Preparing monthly reports including Financials, Cashflow, Budget, and other financial reports for the owners and Board Meetings.
• Overseeing the daily processing of AR, AP, Purchasing, Payroll into the multicurrency accounting system.
• Managing, coaching, motivating and directing a staff of 4 employees including Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing and Office Administration Departments.
• Overseeing the preparation of payroll for personnel each month.
• Implementing new procedures and protocols as changes occur, resolving conflict, conducting all relevant communications on behalf of the department.
• Managing cash flow requirements across multiple bank accounts and dealing accordingly with the bank.
• Monitor the banking and lending relationship and financial covenants imposed by the lender and monitor related covenant and financial metrics as required under lending arrangements
• Understanding of foreign currency risk and hedging instrumentals including Letter of Credits with the bank.
• Communicating with the company banker and other agencies (Export Development Canada, Canada Revenue Agency).
• Knowledge of Export Development Corporation (EDC) Credit Insurance Policies to manage risk and grow working capital for the company.
• Monitoring and updating project budgets and information into our accounting system, including allocation relating to work in progress and accruals.
• Preparation of yearend working papers for the company external accountant.
• Understanding of Insurance policies for the company's business (D&O, Professional, GCL, Open Cargo, Business Interruption, Bid Bonds).
• Drive organizational, departmental and team initiatives by providing input and contributing to development and implementation.
• Participate in the development of and support of the company's strategic plans.
• Developing and improving internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Negotiate and effectively execute due diligence process when required.
• Preparing the financial part of inhouse Scientific Research Experimental & Development (SRED) claim each fiscal yearend.
• Keep uptodate on current accounting policies including provincial and federal taxes.
• Other special projects as required from the President.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum 810 years accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role, preferable with an engineering or construction company
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as conflict resolution abilities
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics GP financial reporting software
• Impeccable analytical and organizational and time management skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Selfmotivated and selfdirected
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team and the owners
• Being a dog lover would be an asset

Thank you for your interest in joining Synergy Engineering Ltd.

It is an exciting time to be a part of our growing team

Synergy Engineering Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$80,000.00-$120,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person