AIC Global Holdings Inc
NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AIC Global Holdings Inc.
March 7, 2023
Controller
- AIC Global Holdings Inc, located in Burlington, Ontario, is a subsidiary of the global conglomerate
Portland Holdings. We invite you to become part of this fast paced, dynamic and strong
entrepreneurial environment, which will provide you with challenges and opportunities leading to
professional growth and personal development. We offer competitive compensation including an
excellent health benefits, RSP Matching, Training and Development, Social and Wellness events.
For further details, please visit: www.portlandholdings.com
Scope:
The Controller has direct responsibility for the monetary affairs of the organization. This includes organization-wide budgeting, financial planning, control, accounting, financial reporting and treasury related functions.
Essential Functions:
- Develop, supervise, lead and motivate Corporate Accounting Manager(s) including:
- Recommend staff promotions
- Prepare and deliver performance reviews
- Resolve staffing issues/problems
- Evaluate and approve staffing decisions recommended by manager(s).
- Perform controllership and expense management activities.
- Evaluate new business proposals, financial implications and make recommendations to
Senior Management.
- Prepare weekly/monthly cash flow reports for Senior Management and manage the cash flow. Determine internal financial needs and present to Senior Management.
- Negotiate bank loans.
- Negotiate fees with departmental suppliers (i.e. custodian, auditors).
- Ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory and company policies and procedures by establishing and monitoring internal controls.
- Work with Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee the year-end audit, preparation of audited financial statements, and government audits.
- Provide guidance to the department on tax matters, including tax filing positions.
- Analyze financial activities to identify trends, opportunities and problems, and report such finding to Senior Management.
- Review and approve various financial reports (i.e. internal and external financial statements, cashflow projections, distribution calculations, covenant calculations).
- Keep abreast of changes/trends within the industry.
- Oversee the budget and forecasting processes including:
- Assist departments in developing their budgets
- Present the budgets to senior management
- Monitor actual results to budget on an ongoing basis.
- Take control of the implementation of new systems and processes to improve department efficiency and quality of work.
- Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
Competencies:
Achievement Orientation – A concern for working well or for surpassing a standard of excellence.
Business Acumen – The ability to understand the business implications of decisions and the ability to strive to improve organizational performance.
Change Leadership – The ability to energize and alert groups to the need for specific changes in the way things are done.
Conceptual Thinking – The ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related.
Directiveness – Implies the intent to hold people accountable to standards of performance
Initiative – The ability to identify a problem, obstacle, or opportunity and taking action in light of this identification to address current or future problems or opportunities.
Relationship Building – The ability to build, maintain and manage ethical relationships, networks or contacts with people who are helpful in achieving work-related goals.
Team Leadership – The intention to take a role as leader of a team or other group.
Designation:
- CPA designation required
Work Experience:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding financial records, tax filing and reporting is preferred.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management is preferred.
- Management and or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Dynamics is preferred.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those individuals selected for an
interview will be contacted.
At AIC, we support diversity and equity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as
inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, physical or mental disability.
We respect the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. Accommodations are
available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $165,000.00-$200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burlington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location