Controller

Industry
Accounting & Finance
Location
New Brunswick
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Controller     
Saint John, NB
Reference # HL-SOA-8212


Are you looking to elevate your career with an award-winning, efficient, and innovative organization? Our client, Source Atlantic offers exceptional service and top-tier supply chain solutions across Canada. They have been able to boost efficiency for their clients with their one-stop distribution hub. Recognized among Canada’s Best Managed Companies, your pathway to success starts here with a team driven by dedication and customer focus, fueling continuous improvement through value-added services, technological advancements, and employee training. We are pleased to be partnered with Source Atlantic as we look to bring a Controller to their team in Saint John.


Reporting to the VP Finance, the Controller will be responsible for accurate and timely finance reporting for Source Atlantic that complies with US GAAP, optimizing the close process to achieve HQ reporting timelines and accuracy, and supporting a potential ERP conversion.


Responsibilities will include:
 
  • Aligning standard closing procedures that are harmonized across Canada where possible unless drive by business differences.
  • Documenting accounting policies in conjunction with the rest of Canadian finance during the transition from Canadian ASPE to US GAAP.
  • Performing a deep dive analysis of monthly/quarterly accruals. 
  • Reviewing opportunities for automation.
  • Developing a road map to achieve SOX compliance in 2025.
  • Ensuring financial data integrity and consistency. 
  • Other related duties as assigned. 

The ideal candidate will possess:
 
  • CPA designation.
  • 10+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.
  • Experience in a publicly traded company. 
  • Process driven coupled with the drive for continual improvement. 
  • Deadline focused while maintaining a collaborative environment and strong culture.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Previous leadership experience. 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.

Source Atlantic offers:
 
  • Competitive pay scale.
  • Flexible health, drug and dental plan.
  • Matching contribution retirement savings plan.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Confidential employee assistance program.
  • Service awards program.
  • Enhanced vacation entitlement.
  • Physical fitness refund plan.

This is a great opportunity to lead an impressive team in an organization offering enriching work and growth opportunities. Connect with us to learn more about this exciting opportunity!


Source Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.


To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below:
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at smorey@kbrs.ca If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.


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