PEC Partners Inc, located at Base Hiring for Controller Job at Picton

• POSITION TYPE:

Type: Full-Time
Salary: Base salary + performance incentive + RSP matching + workplace benefits
Reporting to: CEO

Location: Picton, Ontario
Start date: As soon as possible

OVERVIEW:

This is a rare opportunity to join the founding team undertaking a revitalization of Base31, a new 70-acre cultural tourism destination under development as part of a larger 700-acre site in Picton, Ontario. The Controller duties includes overseeing the financial activities and being responsible for the accounts of the organization. They are also responsible for developing the organization’s financial plan, preparing financial reports and directing its investment activities. The Controller provides strategic and financial services support to other departments. They play a key role in creating and enforcing financial and administrative policies and procedure and cultivating a people first culture within their team and across the organization.

PEC Partners Inc. has a commitment to expanding opportunities of commonly under-represented people from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, indigenous and person of colour communities, LGBTQ2 communities, persons with disabilities and others.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: CEO

SALARY RANGE:

$75,000 – $85,000 plus up to 15% incentive pay, 4% RSP matching program, family health and dental plan and employee heath care spending account

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage finances and administration to achieve company financial goals.
• Oversee preparation of financial records related to general ledger, payroll, budget, expense, etc.
• Management of accounts receivable procedures, customer invoices, scheduled recurring invoices, invoices related to agreements, etc.
• Management of all payment and acceptance methods: Cheques, e-transfers, direct deposits, foreign currency wire transfers, etc.
• Manage payroll, employer Registered Savings Program and benefits programs through third-party providers.
• Prepare bank deposits.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports: Actuals against budget with initial variance and year end projection analysis including balance sheets and cash flow.
• With the input of senior management, Prepare and manage a comprehensive annual budget with CEO to present to the Board of Directors and ensure that all controls are in place.
• Organize the preparation for, and co-ordination of the annual audit and any other special audits or reviews that may occur from time to time.
• Manage government remittances and filings and ensure regulatory compliance re: financial and administrative matters.
• Oversee procurement in accordance with policies.
• Record and update financial policies and procedures and reflect best practices in financial management and drive improvements and efficiencies to optimize financial management for the organization.
• Work closely with the CEO to manage 3rd party relationships as appropriate and other administrative matters including but not limited to insurance, service agreements, etc.
• Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial and administration tasks.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Social skills: The Finance and Administration Manager needs to possess the ability to build positive interactions with customers as this attribute is vital if one aims to excel in the business world. A career in finance does not just simply involve numbers and balance sheets, it also requires one to interact with different clients daily.
• Innovative skills: We are seeking a Finance and Administration Manager who is innovative and has the ability to think outside the box. Finance may be associated with numbers and structures, but that does not mean that innovation does not have its place in the business world.
• Analytical skills: We are seeking to employ an individual who can analyze different scenarios, who can apply critical thinking to any given situation and have the ability to make appropriate decisions for each situation.
• Ability to solve problems: We are looking for a financial administrator who is able to confront compound difficulties head-on as they may come. The successful candidate will have a track record of identifying the financial repercussions of a problematical business structure or coming up with a modified solution for a customer’s difficulty and a history of solving problems.
• Commercial intelligence: We are seeking an individual that can exercise business intelligence when it comes to carrying out business transactions as well as have an interest in the trends shaping the business.
• Passion: A passion for community-building, heritage, arts and culture is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven work experience as a Controller or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and charts and using financial Excel functions).
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures.
• Time-management and organization skills.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• CPA, CMA or CGA accreditation.
• A commitment to expanding opportunities of commonly under-represented people from equity-seeking groups including but not limited to indigenous and person of colour communities, LGBTQ2 communities, persons with disabilities, and others.
• Thrives in a small but high-capacity team within a larger organization.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments without many precedents, and with rapid, continuous problem solving.
• High-energy, friendly and collaborative.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location