Financial Controller - Jobs in County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB

Job Description

About usWe are looking for a Financial Controller for our client situated in the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB. The job is fast-paced and collaborative within a team environment of over 75 employees.We are seeking a Financial Controller who will be responsible for performing complex accounting functions and analyzing business data. This position requires a commitment to producing accurate and timely financial reporting. We seek an experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of the financial reporting process, payroll and managing a small administrative team.Responsibilities:

• Monitor bank and investment accounts.
• Perform various account reconciliations.
• Ensure that the companys financial records are current, accurate and complete.
• Communicate financial issues to management.
• Report about the companys finances.
• Prepare estimates of income and expenses for the upcoming period.
• Prepare financial statements, tax information and other documents required by regulators.
• Review financial reports prepared by outside firms.
• Develop strategies to maximize income while minimizing expenses.
• Analytics on revenues, expenses, and financial performance of cost centres within the company.
• Prepare reports that predict the financial performance of a company over time.
• Manage project accounting and project profitability reporting.
• Must be fluent with the full cycle accounting process.
• Ensure all revenues, operational and capital expenses and reserves are accurately recorded and are consistent with corporate policies, industry guidelines and GAAP.
• Payroll processing
• Reconcile monthly company transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment
• Managing a small administrative team

Review of:

• general journal entries for appropriateness,
• overall review of payables
• administrative processes within the team and it’s effectiveness
• Maintain, review, and complete and/or delegate - all general ledger reconciliations and financial report analysis, investigating and resolving account discrepancies, forecasting processes, review bank reconciliations, supporting the oversight and review of accounts payable and accounts receivable

Skills & Education- CPA designation (an asset)- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a senior accounting or financial management and providing full cycle accounting- 5 years of experience with managing staff or a team- Good understanding of accounting systems- High level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word- Proficiency in QuickBooksEducation:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: $35.00-$50.00 per hourBenefits:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• County of Grande Prairie No. 1, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Senior Accounting Role: 5 years (required)
• Management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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