Controller

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Randstad is now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Controller for our client in beautiful Victoria BC. This is an active role that will allow for growth for the right candidate.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be directly involved in the day to day finance operations as well as assessing and reporting on the company’s results. This job will hold the challenges of a dynamic accounting work environment that also offers opportunities to be involved in the assessment and reporting of retail and manufacturing operations.

Opportunity: Full time, permanent

Location: Victoria, BC

Salary: up to 120 000, depending on experience

Start: ASAP

Advantages

• Competitive salary
• Reputable company
• Benefits after 3 months
• Growth opportunity
• Fun & dynamic environment
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
• Claim accumulation and reporting for Tax return
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Timely monthly financial statements along with an analysis of key variances
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Effect month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Proven organizational skills
• Proven team work approach and ability to coordinate and interact with diverse groups
• Ability to execute introductions or changes to controls or processes.
• High level knowledge and use of software programs such as Word and Excel is essential.
• ERP experience preferred, or extensive experience in accounting software and management of same.
• Knowledge of and experience with IFRS an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience with SRED cost tracking/accumulation and claims an asset
  
  

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Controller
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• CPA, CGA or CMA designation
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processes
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
  
  

Summary

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you - please apply here today and one of our Staffing Consultants will be in touch. Alternatively, please email your resume to misty.therrien@randstad.ca or raj.sra@randstad.ca. All applications are welcome, but only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.

Randstad oversees various temporary and permanent roles such as: Reception, Administrative Assistants, Executive Assistants, Customer Service/Client Support, Inside Sales, Data Entry, Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, Warehouse, General Labour, Operations, and Skilled Trade roles. If you happen to have experience in any of these roles please feel free to reach out to us to discuss future possibilities!

Any questions? Please feel free to call the Randstad Victoria office at 250.383.1389 and one of the team will be happy to help.

Thank you to all interested candidates!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.