Controller
Dartmouth, NS
Reference # HL-6331
Our client, MetOcean Telematics Limited (MetOcean), contributes to the worldwide effort to better understand, assess, monitor, and connect our planet. Their mission is to connect the world without limits. They ensure critical data is transmitted, received, and processed in the fastest and most reliable manner possible anywhere in the world. They value collaboration, innovation, achievement, and connection. We are pleased to be partnering with MetOcean in the recruitment of a Controller to join their organization in their Dartmouth, NS office.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of financial management including full cycle corporate accounting, reporting on the financial, and non-financial, performance of MetOcean. The Controller position will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions to ensure all accounting principles, practices and procedures align with legislated requirements and best practices for risk management.
This dynamic role will work to further evolve the reporting and control environment. You will have a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally and use quantitative insights to drive better decision-making across the organization. If you are a quick learner with strong attention to detail, an inquisitive mind, and are looking for that next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team, supporting a collaborative team environment.
- Monitor day-to-day accounting activities, including preparation of general ledger account entries and reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, reports and working paper files.
- Develop supplemental analyses and reports using historical data and trends to project future financial performance.
- Summarize and effectively communicate consolidated monthly financial performance to various levels of management.
- Lead annual external accounting and reporting requirements.
- Oversee daily treasury management activities.
- Provide guidance on policies and procedures and offer recommendations for improving operational efficiency and cost controls.
- Manage other accounting, finance and special project responsibilities.
- Support ERP, billing platform and eCommerce system administration.
- Support payroll administration, accounting and analysis.
- Ad-hoc accounting and treasury related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- CPA designation.
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or related field.
- 3+ years of progressive experience within a finance department with profit & loss and balance sheet responsibilities.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures (ASPE).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders (colleagues, leaders, and external stakeholders).
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrate a capacity to adapt to change quickly.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 suite of applications.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Nova Scotia’s and Atlantic Canada’s Small & Medium Top Employers! Connect with us to learn more or apply now.
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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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