Financial Controller - Mississauga, Canada - Birdseye Solutions

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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Birdseye Solutions is a North American leader in remote video monitoring, security, and facility supervision.

With more than 500 professionals dedicated to making the world a safer place, the global company specializes in accident prevention, operational protocol enforcement, and putting property theft offenders and miscreants behind bars.


As one of the fastest growing tech-enabled surveillance companies, Birdseye has revolutionized the way large logistics facilities are secured and supervised.

The company has carved out a unique market niche in the logistics space where it's supported by a loyal enterprise customer base that includes many Fortune 500's.


With its rapid growth over the past decade, the company has established a very strong platform foundation with unlimited growth potential.

The Birdseye team delivers a world-class customer service experience that is upheld by its ICARE culture philosophy.
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At Birdseye, we pride ourselves on providing our employees with a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Our team is made up of talented and dedicated individuals who are passionate about what they do, and we are always looking for new members to join us.


As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow both personally and professionally.

We believe in providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed, and we are committed to helping you reach your full potential.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer a range of perks and perks such as flexible work hours, remote work options, and opportunities for professional development.

We also have a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration, and we believe that everyone's contributions are valuable and appreciated.


If you are looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment where you can make a real difference, then Birdseye is the right place for you.

We would love to have you join our team, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.


THE ROLE, Controller, North America:


As a key member of the finance team, the Controller, North America will report to the VP Finance with a dotted line to the President.

In this position, she will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the accounting and finance initiatives in Canada and the US.

The Controller will also play an important role in the organization's governance as a strong leader and support for all departments.

Initially, they will optimize people, processes, and technology in the Finance department, and then assist with similar initiatives across the organization.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Planning:


  • Define, update, and implement finance and accounting objectives that are aligned with Birdseye's strategy
  • Identify important company financial trends and recommend solutions to mitigate risks
  • Partner with other team members to understand performance drivers and define appropriate reports and controls to be used in the business
  • Capital planning and investments, manage and report on operating budgets to ensure ROI
  • Establish strategic partnerships to secure supply chains and enhance manufacturing quality
  • Evaluate manage and harmonize Birdseye's company wide technology investments and infrastructure

Financial Management, Control, Business Processes:


  • Oversee daytoday fullcycle accounting and finance functions
  • Prepare and analyze timely monthly financial statements in accordance with accounting standards
  • Responsible for accuracy and productivity of daytoday activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credit and collections, payroll, and inventory of assets
  • Prepare cash flow projections and report with recommendations
  • Own banking activities, treasury management, covenant reporting
  • Accountable for inventory records including counts and reconciliations
  • Participate in the budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Work with internal and external business partners to manage departmental spend in line with budgets
  • Build and manage highly skilled accounting teams to develop and support company initiatives
  • Manage, coach and develop team members
  • Responsible for annual audits and providing information to external auditors
  • Ensure compliance with all government filings, regulatory, tax, and legal requirements
  • Improve and maintain internal controls for accurate financial reporting and for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Establish efficient and documented workflow processes and accounting policies
  • Help Implement systems and organization controls as may be required i.e. ISO or SOC
  • Support IT team to manage, mitigate and minimize Birdseye's IT and network risk
  • Ensure all historical legal and finance records & documentation are maintained in an orderly, accurate and t

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