ServiceMaster Restore Edmonton
ServiceMaster Restore of Edmonton requires experienced Controller.
Position Summary
The Controller shall be responsible for assisting the CFO with the management of overall financial operations of ServiceMASTER Restore of Edmonton and will work with the CFO to provide accurate information to the ownership group, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting and preparing financial reports. The Controller will aid the CFO in directing and managing the company’s accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures, preparing financial statements and reporting to top management and externally. The Controller will also maintain the company’s accounting systems and implement changes as required by the CFO.
Responsibilities
- Assist CFO in managing the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual operating results for each department.
- Work with CFO and operations to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control current processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.
- Provide strategic analysis as required to drive improved decision making.
- Work with external auditors, audit committee and owners.
- Prepare and present financial information for quarterly and annual reports.
- Assist with the management of foreign exchange transactions.
- Aid CFO to manage research and development program for CCRA and accounting requirements.
- Work with sales team on product pricing, costing and margins.
- Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
- Implement and manage internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures.
- Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist CFO in setting the priorities within accounting group.
- Coordinate the year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements.
- Coordinate all other customer and government audits.
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements and external reporting to financial institutions, ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.
- Responsible for all other financial reporting to various companies and agencies (TPC, Insurance, Stats Can, etc.).
- Generate reports of performance against budgets.
- Support new systems or project selections and implement them from a strategic finance and internal control perspective.
- Ensure rapid and consistent collection of receivables by refining and implementing control mechanisms.
- Assign and authorize cheques, purchase orders and invoices.
- Work with CFO to promote and maintain positive corporate relations with the financial community.
- With input from the CFO on the formulation of accounting policies, procedures and controls.
- Hiring, training, mentoring and supervising accounting staff.
- Other related duties and required or assigned.
Qualifications
- University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree.
- CPA designation.
- Minimum 5 years in a Controller or equivalent role.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management.
- Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding financial records, pension, profit sharing, and the like is essential.
- Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
- Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms.
- Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications.
- Knowledge of budget preparation and analysis techniques.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
- Management and or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of publicly traded companies.
- Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward the work at hand.
- Knowledge of ERP computer systems an asset.
- Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, problem solving, and organizational skills are essential.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Why ServiceMaster Restore?
Along with a competitive wage, you will also enjoy:
- Excellent Health and dental benefit plans
- Health Spending Account
- Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Career development and education reimbursement
- Casual dress code
- On-site fitness facility
- On-site parking
- Employee referral programs
- Career advancement opportunities
- Positive and safe work environment
- And more!
ServiceMaster Restore is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates who meet the above requirements and who are legally permitted to work in Canada will be contacted. Final candidates will undergo pre-employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- controller: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location