Controller - Jobs in Victoria, BC

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WHO IS TWO WORLDS CONSULTINGAt Two Worlds Consulting (TWC), we are human environment specialists working with Indigenous Nations, industry, and governments to rigorously evaluate the environmental and community impacts of major projects and policies, and their effects on Indigenous peoples and their rights. Ultimately, we help our clients to:- facilitate inclusive engagement + collaboration- streamline meaningful policy, planning and project development- knowledgeably engage with regulatory processes- maximize Indigenous opportunity + community participation- enhance project credibility- navigate and mitigate riskTEAM AND CULTUREWe’re a down-to-earth team our clients and collaborators want to work with, representing some of the most strategic minds in our community of practice. Collaborative, caring, and growth-oriented, we share a commitment to delivering at the highest level.We operate in a dynamic environment — one subject to evolving legislation, regulatory regimes, and understanding on the path to reconciliation. Learning is built into the nature of what we do.TWC takes an integrated approach to projects and cultivates expert multidisciplinary teams. Team members who thrive here embody our reciprocity value and emphasis on authentic relationship-building with Indigenous Nations and communities.Every day, we engage in important work that contributes to positive environmental and social impact across Canada. We aim to attract great people and to pull together the very best project teams on behalf of clients and communities. We search for those with deep technical expertise and a quality orientation, who lead with something more than their professional skills. It matters to us that TWC team members are both skilled and kind. We’re committed to ways we can do things differently from how they’ve been done and to empowering team members to influence our new directions. This point of view is reflected in our unique approach to recruitment: we’re going to confirm you have the skills we need but expect us to ask how you’re feeling along the way.We want our team and new hires to sense there’s something special happening here, and to feel Im a part of it. We believe actions are the measure of intent. We prioritize Indigenous recruitment and opportunities for equity-seeking groups, creating clear pathways for the development of next generation leaders.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Controller oversees TWC’s accounting and finance management in alignment with TWC’s values, mission, and strategic priorities. Accountabilities include financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, ensuring accuracy of records and results, risk assessment and mitigation, and providing recommendations to company leadership. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the financial reporting needs of a rapidly growing company.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManagement- Oversees the operations of the accounting department.- Determines and implements an optimal structure and staffing for the department.- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.- Manages outsourced functions such as business advisors, accountants and/or auditors.Transactions- Overall responsibility for ensuring optimal performance for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, taxation.- Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions.- Preserves an efficient accounting filing system.- Preserves a directory of executed contractual documents.Reporting- Manages the production of the annual budget and forecasts.- Organizes a system of management cost reports.- Provides financial analysis as needed, for contract negotiations, pricing decisions, and capital investments.- Recommends benchmarks against which to measure the performance of Company operations.- Directs the preparation of the quarterly and annual reports.Compliance- Provides information to external auditors for audits as applicable. Conducts internal audits as requested.- Complies with regulatory requirements.- Monitors debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business; professional designation strongly preferred.- Minimum 5 years of experience in a management role in accounting or finance.- Experience in a professional consulting or other project-based environment.- Expert MS Excel skills needed.- Advanced computer skills needed.- Strong attention to detail.- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.WORKING LOCATIONWork will generally be performed in the Victoria office. There may be options for hybrid or remote work for the right candidate, but preference will be given to candidates based in the Victoria region.EMPLOYMENT EQUITYAs an Indigenous-owned organization, we are committed to developing diversity within our workforce and specifically to increasing Indigenous representation within our team. We ask that Indigenous candidates self-identify in their cover letter so that we consider their application accordingly.TWC welcomes all cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. We recognize and celebrate the diversity of all peoples and actively promote development of inter-cultural competence within our team.If any candidate requires an accommodation or support to participate in the application process, please contact our HR Department via email at hr@twoworldsconsulting.com or call us at 778-401-6825.HOW TO APPLYTo apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via our application portal, Humi (https://twoworldsconsulting.applytojobs.ca/finance/14590) by August 1, 2022. While there is an application close date, resumes will be reviewed as we receive them. We look forward to receiving your application.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $95,000.00-$135,000.00 per yearQuick Apply

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