Position Title:
Financial Controller Department:
Finance Reports To:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location:
Sherwood Park Position Summary: The Financial Controller oversees and manages all financial operations and payroll processes within the organization. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and administering the payroll system to guarantee accurate and timely employee compensation. The Financial Controller ensures that financial practices align with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyze financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to senior management. Ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts and management of the general ledger. Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Payroll Administration:
Oversee and manage the payroll function, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. Supervise payroll processing, including the calculation of salaries, wages, bonuses, benefits, overtime, and deductions. Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal payroll laws, including tax withholding, employee deductions, and other statutory requirements. Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring the confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive information.
Compliance & Taxation:
Ensure the organization is compliant with tax regulations, including payroll taxes, pension contributions, and other statutory obligations. Prepare and submit regulatory filings related to payroll, such as tax returns, pension contributions, and social security filings. Act as a liaison with external auditors, government agencies, and tax authorities regarding payroll and financial matters.
Internal Controls & Audit:
Develop, implement, and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure the accuracy of financial records. Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring the timely submission of necessary documentation and explanations. Identify areas for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Staff Management & Development:
Manage, train, and develop payroll and accounting staff to ensure effective team performance. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, providing guidance and support to junior team members. Ensure that team members are up-to-date with the latest payroll and financial accounting best practices and compliance requirements.
Financial Systems & Technology:
Maintain and optimize financial software and payroll systems to ensure efficient processing and reporting. Implement improvements to payroll processing systems to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and security. Oversee system integration, data migration, and automation efforts related to finance and payroll operations.
Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis & Support:
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects as needed. Assist in strategic financial planning and decision-making by providing key financial data and reports.
Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or similar is preferred. Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a payroll management role. Experience with payroll processing, compliance, and auditing is required. Knowledge of financial software and systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, ADP,) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong understanding of tax regulations and payroll-related legal requirements.
Skills:
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills to liaise with various departments and external stakeholders.
Personal Traits:
Tech savvy and forward thinking. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Proactive and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement. Team-oriented with the ability to lead, train, and mentor others. Strong ethical standards and integrity.
Working Conditions: Full-time position, typically Monday to Friday Hybrid 2 or 3 days from home. Occasional overtime may be required to meet reporting deadlines.
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Financial Controller Department:
Finance Reports To:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location:
Sherwood Park Position Summary: The Financial Controller oversees and manages all financial operations and payroll processes within the organization. This role involves preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and administering the payroll system to guarantee accurate and timely employee compensation. The Financial Controller ensures that financial practices align with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management & Reporting:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyze financial performance and provide insights and recommendations to senior management. Ensure the timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts and management of the general ledger. Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with department heads to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Payroll Administration:
Oversee and manage the payroll function, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. Supervise payroll processing, including the calculation of salaries, wages, bonuses, benefits, overtime, and deductions. Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal payroll laws, including tax withholding, employee deductions, and other statutory requirements. Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring the confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive information.
Compliance & Taxation:
Ensure the organization is compliant with tax regulations, including payroll taxes, pension contributions, and other statutory obligations. Prepare and submit regulatory filings related to payroll, such as tax returns, pension contributions, and social security filings. Act as a liaison with external auditors, government agencies, and tax authorities regarding payroll and financial matters.
Internal Controls & Audit:
Develop, implement, and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure the accuracy of financial records. Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring the timely submission of necessary documentation and explanations. Identify areas for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
Staff Management & Development:
Manage, train, and develop payroll and accounting staff to ensure effective team performance. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, providing guidance and support to junior team members. Ensure that team members are up-to-date with the latest payroll and financial accounting best practices and compliance requirements.
Financial Systems & Technology:
Maintain and optimize financial software and payroll systems to ensure efficient processing and reporting. Implement improvements to payroll processing systems to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and security. Oversee system integration, data migration, and automation efforts related to finance and payroll operations.
Ad-Hoc Financial Analysis & Support:
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects as needed. Assist in strategic financial planning and decision-making by providing key financial data and reports.
Qualifications: Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. A professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or similar is preferred. Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management, with at least 2 years in a payroll management role. Experience with payroll processing, compliance, and auditing is required. Knowledge of financial software and systems (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, ADP,) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong understanding of tax regulations and payroll-related legal requirements.
Skills:
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills to liaise with various departments and external stakeholders.
Personal Traits:
Tech savvy and forward thinking. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Proactive and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement. Team-oriented with the ability to lead, train, and mentor others. Strong ethical standards and integrity.
Working Conditions: Full-time position, typically Monday to Friday Hybrid 2 or 3 days from home. Occasional overtime may be required to meet reporting deadlines.
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