Financial Controller

Financial ControllerMississauga, Ontario - 4 days per week in the office$120,000-$140,000 base plus bonus and great benefitsOur client is a stable and growing real estate company in Mississauga, looking for a Financial Controller. Our stable and experienced client is located in Mississauga and is looking for a financial controller to join the business who has more than just strong accounting experience. The business has been going through an exciting transformation as they streamline processes, go more paperless and improve/automate processes across the accounting department.

The Financial Controller will manage the accounting and control functions, reporting the results of operations, while implementing these new changes across the department. The Controller will also be responsible for annual financial statements and tax returns for 100+ legal entities, investor reporting, cost controls, financial and cash planning along with financial/tax audits. Responsibilities: Lead all day-to-day accounting operations and supervise staff members, including updating accounting records, monitoring bank accounts, completing monthly reconciliations, AP, AR, Payroll, General Ledger, Cost Ledger, etc. Assist with projects’ financing and prepare application package. Prepare the annual corporate budget in consultation with the CFO.

Recommend and prepare documentation for distributions and investment of excess funds. Maintain company bank accounts ensuring all transactions are appropriate. Create and maintain cash flow forecast to ensure financing needs are met. Establish financial statement reporting timelines and supervise implementation. Implement and maintain a robust internal control system. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting package in accordance with ASPE. Assemble information for and liaise with external auditors. Oversee preparation and review of all tax filings and returns to ensure compliance with tax legislation, HST, CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB, T2, T5013, etc.

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions. Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash. Reconcile bank accounts. Review monthly results and prepare monthly variance reporting. Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts. Prepare board materials including summarizing financial information, trend and variance analysis and summarize key performance indicators. Oversee and review interim and final closing and cash distribution to JV partners and investors. Develop and manage an effective costing system for the projects. Prepare Tarion related application and reports:

vendor/builder registration, units’ enrollments, annual renewal, etc. Requirements: Degree or diploma and CPA designation completedA minimum of 8 years of relevant experienceSupervisory experience over at least 3 individualsReal estate and construction industry experience would be an asset but is not mandatoryStrong background with internal controlsProficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and OutlookAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.