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Seeking a seasoned and self-motivated finance professional for a dynamic Corporate Controller role in a leading engineering firm. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you’ll make a significant impact on our clients success.

Who – The Company: 

One of Canada’s premier engineering firms, with offices across Canada and the United States. They continually invest in their company and people to remain a leader in the industry.

What- The Role:

The Corporate Controller occupies a crucial position in overseeing the financial well-being and integrity of the organization. They play an active leadership role in the establishment, monitoring, and enforcement of standards across financial accounting, reporting, disclosure, internal controls, spending authorities, and cash management. This role necessitates a blend of strategic foresight, technical acumen, and effective leadership to not only achieve the company’s financial goals but also to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Lead and mentor the corporate accounting team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Define roles, set objectives, establish priorities, and monitor performance to drive excellence.
• Oversee the chart of accounts, general ledger, and month-end closing processes, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth trajectory and maintaining financial data integrity.
• Prepare comprehensive consolidated financial statements, including detailed notes for transparent disclosure of financial performance and business dynamics.
• Develop, communicate, and uphold robust accounting policies and procedures to bolster internal controls and support business operations effectively.
• Conduct in-depth research on complex accounting matters to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP standards.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems, utilizing a risk-based approach to identify and address key control points. Implement corrective measures as necessary to enhance control effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance applications in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction to optimize accounts payable and cash management processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Manage the consolidation of diverse entities and cross-border intercompany transactions to streamline financial operations.
• Oversee banking arrangements, treasury transactions, and cash management activities to maintain liquidity and optimize financial resources.
• Monitor debt compliance measures, forecast cash flow, and manage financial risk effectively.
• Coordinate compliance and reporting activities for income and commodity taxes.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external auditors, bankers, lenders, and other stakeholders to support financial transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Review and adapt the corporate authority approval matrix to reflect evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.

Who- the Candidate: 

• 10+ years of leadership experience in financial accounting and reporting teams.
• Strong knowledge and application of ASPE and/or IFRS in business contexts.
• Expertise in developing, documenting, and communicating accounting policies and procedures.
• Preference for candidates with industry experience in architecture, engineering, construction.
• Experience with foreign translation and consolidations.
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Professional Accountant designation, CPA.
• Exceptional technical proficiency, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Ability to independently manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining professionalism and composure in stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and build strong working relationships.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, including time-management and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated aptitude for critical thinking and analytical problem-solving.

How much:
Competitive salary in the range of $120-150K commensurate with level of experience, RSP up to 5%, bonus, health spending account, 4 weeks’ vacation

Where:
Vancouver, hybrid working model

When & How To Apply: 

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