Financial Controller
Titan Boats, a leading manufacturer of rigid hull inflatable boats located in Sidney, BC, is looking to enhance our team. We are known for our tough, durable, and quality-engineered boats which are used for patrol, enforcement, and interdiction.
The Financial Controlleroversees all financial processes and is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting of overall financial performance. This includes overseeing the full accounting process, including the monthly and annual accounting cycle, accounts receivable and payable, budget variance reporting, payroll, and cash flow management. The Financial Controller ensures accounting policies and practices are followed to mitigate risks and increase the accuracy of analysis.
Qualifications
Education
Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (business, accounting, economics).
Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards it an asset.
5+ years of experience in a professional accounting role.
2 – 4 years in a financial leadership role an asset.
Experience with project costing.
Experience using common accounting (e.g. Sage) and/or ERP software.
Experience in the marine industry an asset.
Skills
Knowledge of Canadian financial accounting best practices and law, including a thorough understanding of financial and managerial accounting best practices.
Intermediate understanding of how to implement accounting practices to improve business processes.
Intermediate ability to analyze and explain detailed financial information.
Can assess and analyze data strategically to make recommendations to leadership.
Can manage around tight deadlines and still get the details right.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including the ability to manipulate data using Pivot Tables.
Intermediate knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Windows, Office, and other applications.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Personal Characteristics
Responsive.
Innovative.
Supportive.
Quality oriented.
Team oriented.
Strong work ethic (punctual, reliable, self-motivated, and ability to work independently).
You have a methodical and systematic approach to your work, carefully reviewing every aspect to ensure accuracy.
You can translate complex financial jargon into layman’s terms, making it easy for those without a financial background to understand.
Duties
Accounting/Finance
Prepares, monitors, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports.
Manages and reconciles bank accounts, and credit card accounts.
Manages accounts payable to ensure proper and timely payment and recording of expenses.
Manages accounts receivable to ensure proper and timely receiving and recording of revenue.
Ensures payroll is completed and reconciled between Sage and PierVantage, completes ROE and T-4 slips.
Manages cash flow and working capital, using cash flow forecasting to make strategic and timely recommendations regarding cash position.
Conducts regular (monthly) meetings to review cash position, budget, and month-end financials.
Supports senior management by analyzing capital expenditure or investment opportunities.
Develops and maintains a company dashboard by collaborating with managers to identify KPIs and continuously analyzing and evaluating data for accuracy and relevance.
Develops annual budget in conjunction with the Vice President and President.
Administers company benefits program and reviews annually.
Monitors and seeks to improve general and administrative costs on a regular basis.
Mitigates risk through analysis and makes recommendations for improvements.
Completes cheque runs and prepares cheques for mailing.
Reconciles project and non-project costs.
Reconciles vendor and client accounts.
Makes bank deposits.
Communicates with staff, vendors, clients regarding documentation, invoices, and payments.
Reports to management any changes or problems during the month and reports status of account balances and other requested statistics daily.
Manages and complies with municipal, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements, tax filings, and other legislation.
Manages annual registry, incorporation, and related documentation to ensure it is up to date.
Prepares year-end documentation for submission to an external accounting firm.
General
Provides general administrative support.
Attends regular meetings, project kickoff, project touchdown, and other meetings as required.
Creates and updates process flows, procedures, checklists, and other documentation.
Assists with other duties as required.
Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, full time.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $70,000.00-$120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-04-22