Financial Controller - Jobs in Stony Plain, AB

Job Description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLERSunrise Estates Financial Controller provides hands-on leadership and expertise in the implementation and management of the financial planning policies and systems that guide the development, monitoring, control, and reporting of the organization’s annual and long-term capital, operating and revenue budgets and forecasts. The responsibilities include the preparation, administration, and monitoring of monthly accounting, operating and capital budgets, financial planning, structuring, and reporting. The Financial Controller is also responsible for mentoring accounting staff. SCOPE OF POSITION Sunrise Estates Controller works independently as a member of the finance team but takes direction from and is accountable directly to the PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT with regards to the tasks and activities that are required to maintain the responsibilities of the position. Additionally, the Financial Controller provides financial related support to the management team. The Financial Controller is expected to operate with the highest level of confidentiality and must be an expert in financial procedures and extremely organized. The Financial Controller must take initiative and assist with planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing financial policies of Sunrise Estates. The Financial Controller must exercise tact and diplomacy with the public, stakeholders, and Sunrise Estates employees. They must conform with and apply all relevant policies and procedures that relate to their employment and specifically to the performance of their work.POSITION DUTIES

• Ensuring that all month-end financial accounting duties and all resulting financial reporting requirements are completed timely and accurately;
• Preparing weekly and monthly reconciliations and government remittances;
• Preparing financial reports to federal, provincial, and non-governmental agencies;
• Recording all business transactions, processing accruals and adjustments, reconciling accounts and preparing monthly accounting statements for each company and division;
• Completing year-end adjustments;
• Coordinating and/or completing financial reports;
• Assisting Managers in the development and administration of their budgets;
• Providing cash flow reports to the PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT on a regular schedule and as required;
• Monitoring the budgets of all offices and provide the Managers with regular reports, as directed by the PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.
• Participating in the organization’s financial planning activities;
• Developing operating and capital budgets;
• Providing support in the development of new business structures;
• Developing, implementing, and managing financial policies and procedures;
• Keeping abreast of federal, provincial and municipal developments, laws and policies that may affect the financial operations of INNHotels Insurance;
• Researching, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating and developing solutions using complex data to produce recommendations to the PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT for policy development;
• Preparing for and participating in annual insurance audits;
• Insuring that service quality standards are maintained and consistently delivered in all areas of responsibility;
• Monitoring areas of responsibility for opportunities for improvement and innovation and working proactively to implement these;
• Carrying out other duties essential to the position as directed by the PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in finance, accounting, or business; and
• 5 years’ experience working with in a relevant financial position; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience;
• CPA designation;
• Extensive accounting software and Microsoft Excel experience;
• Experience in full cycle accounting;
• Experience compiling and interpreting data, budgets, and statistical analysis;
• Experience developing and preparing a variety of written reports, analysis, forecasting, presentations, and other documentation in accordance with PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT directives or regulatory guidelines.
• Experience preparing Financial Statement Consolidation and year-end working papers;
• Valid Driver’s license and own vehicle

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and acts pertaining to financial service delivery;
• Sound knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting and accounting in the for-profit sector;
• Sound knowledge of manual and automated financial accounting, reporting and control systems;
• Sound written and verbal communication skills and the ability to discuss issues in a language suitable to the audience;
• Ability to apply research methods, statistical and cost analysis techniques, quantitative and qualitative analysis as applied to performance measures and forecasting;
• Ability to research, analyze and merge complex subject matter to summarize, identify issues and trends, and to generate recommendations in a language suitable to the audience;
• Ability to lead by example, demonstrating leadership, client service attitudes, integrity, creativity, and enthusiasm in achieving results;
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships; and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage, and evaluate programs/services;
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority as appropriate;
• Ability to interpret PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT direction and incorporate into operational policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate diplomacy;
• Ability to interpret and monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures;
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to accurately enter, retrieve and modify information from a variety of sources into several different computer programs;
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage a considerable workload with multiple priorities and demands and produce results within restrictive timelines;
• Advanced proficiency in accounting and reporting software, as well as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

The incumbent must demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Honesty and trustworthiness
• Respectfulness
• Reliability
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexibility

WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent will be based out of the Sunrise International office in Stony Plain with a Monday – Friday work schedule. The remuneration will be based on an 8-hour workday. Occasionally, a requirement will arise to work overtime hours.Physical Demands The incumbent will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. There will also be some lifting of supplies and materials from time to time.Environmental Conditions The incumbent will have to manage several tasks at one time and will be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of clients. The environment will be busy, sometimes noisy, and the incumbent will need advanced organizational, time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.Sensory Demands These include use of the computer, which may cause eyestrain or occasional headaches. The office may be noisy and busy, making it difficult to concentrate. Mental Demands The incumbent will deal with a stressful environment as some of the employees may be frustrated and require immediate services.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stony Plain, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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