Based in Aurora and reporting to the President, the Financial Controller position is responsible for managing all the accounting and finance functions and ensuring that all proper controls are in place and maintained. This position is also responsible for supervising the Receptionist/Accounting Support position.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising the finance/accounting team
Maintains accurate and timely financial and operating information and provides analysis interpretation and projections to management as required
Liaison?s with the company?s lawyer and landlord as required
Manages and maximizes cash flow on a daily basis through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances
Processes company payroll through ADP and remits statutory payments
Prepares monthly financial statements and prepares narrative as required
Performs bank reconciliations and creates and posts general journal entries
Files all tax remittances
Performs year end review and liaisons with company accountants

The successful candidate must have strong analytical skills and must demonstrate the following:

College Diploma or University Degree in a related field
Must have or be pursuing a professional accounting designation (i.e. CGA)
Must have a minimum of 1-2 years experience in a Financial Controller position or 3-5 years experience in an Accounting Supervisor/Manager or Assistant Controller position.
Extensive knowledge of required business accounting reports, accounting concepts and techniques and the ability to synchronize accounting principles and practices with the company goals and objectives.
Excellent leadership and management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written)
Creative, innovative, passionate and willing to take initiative
High numerical aptitude
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with simultaneous deadlines
Must be comfortable with current technology. Proficient with the following computer environments; Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer and Outlook
Working knowledge of accounting software
Working knowledge of office equipment: photocopier, fax machine, etc.