Finance Controller
Chief Isaac Group of Companies
- Dawson City, YT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Planning, managing, and coordinating all accounting operations: responsible for overseeing all the organization's financial operations, ensuring that they are efficient and effective. This includes developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures and ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
- Payroll: responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing timesheets, overseeing the biweekly payroll cycle, ensuring the submission of ROE's and T4's, monitoring WCB reporting, and overseeing the administration and maintenance of benefit programs
- Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data: responsible for ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up-to date. They oversee the process of gathering and consolidating financial information from various sources, including internal departments and external partners
- Coordinating and preparing internal financial statements and reports: responsible for preparing financial statements and reports that provide insights into the organization's financial health. These reports may include balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial documents.
- Coordinating audit processes and the activities of external auditors: works with external auditors to ensure that the organization's financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant regulations. They coordinate the audit process and respond to any inquiries or requests from auditors.
- Managing the budget, cash flow management processes and financial transactions: responsible for managing the organization's budget and cash flow, ensuring that the organization has the funds it needs to meet its obligations. They oversee financial transactions, including payments to vendors, payroll, and other expenses.
- Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes: responsible for continually evaluating accounting operations and identifying areas for improvement. They may recommend new processes, tools, or technologies to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitoring and evaluating accounting and internal control systems and adjusting or implementing systems and procedures as needed: responsible for ensuring that the organization's accounting and internal control systems are effective and efficient. They monitor these systems and adjust as needed to ensure that they remain effective.
- Overseeing regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance: responsible for ensuring that the organization is compliant with all relevant regulations, including tax regulations. They work with external partners to ensure that taxes are filed accurately and on time.
- Developing plans for financial growth: plays a key role in developing financial strategies that support the organization's growth and success. They analyze financial data and consult with the Executive team to develop plans to increase revenue, reduce costs, and improve profitability.
- Evaluating and managing risk: responsible for identifying and managing financial risks, including market risks, credit risks, and operational risks. They develop strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure that the organization's finances are stable and secure.
- Other duties as required by the business of the Corporation or the CEO: may be called upon to perform other duties as needed to support the organization's financial goals and objectives. This may include participating in strategic planning sessions, serving on cross-functional teams, and supporting other departments as needed.
- Completed university undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, including preparation of financial statements, as well as GST and other CRA associated responsibilities
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a managerial role
- Knowledge and experience in working with development corporations, private industry, community and business economic development
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
- Proficient with QuickBooks Online
- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals
- Well-developed expertise in the analysis and interpretation of financial information
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong policy and procedure development skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks on deadlines
- Ability to create a variety of reports, visualizations and projections of financial data and information
- Ability to present complex financial situations to senior management and directors with different levels of financial knowledge
- Ability to take initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reading and interpreting acts, regulations, and standards
- Ability to provide guidance and supervision to staff, resolve conflict situations, problem solving and work cooperatively and facilitate the development of a team environment
- Negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to interact and work effectively with boards, committees, investors and partners
- Ability to foster trust and acceptance at the community level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Co-ordination and facilitation skills
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Cross cultural awareness
- Ability to legally work in Canada.
- Criminal record check is required.
- Confidentiality agreement.
- Conflict of interest declaration.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and community-driven organization
- Gain experience in both payroll and accounting functions
- Work in a supportive and team-oriented environment