Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments by developing and implementing financial policies and systems. In addition, the financial controller will assist in evaluating current and new business & investment opportunities with the intent of maximizing the organizations return. This individual must have strong communication skills and must be able to adapt to a fast pace work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Financial Controller must be able to plan, organize, and control the operations of the Finance Department of Samson Management Ltd.

• Plan, finance and accounting requirements in conjunction with other departments
• Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of establishments
• Prepare or co-ordinate the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports
• Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, and analyze and correct estimates
• Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions to all departments
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions
• Notify and report to General Manager concerning any trends that are critical to the organization’s financial performance
• Must be able to train and mentor other accounting staff
• Complete any assigned tasks as directed by the General Manager

Employment Requirements

• A university degree in business administration, finance or accounting
• And/or accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA preferred but not required)
• Experience in accounting, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis or other financial activities
• Must possess understanding of online banking procedures
• Proficiency with computers and knowledge of accounting systems and programs
• Public relation skills are an asset
• Ability to teach and mentor accounting staff
• Experience working with “For-Profit” businesses an asset
• Adagio Software experience an asset but not required
• Any combination of the above criteria will be considered

Pay: $54,716.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person