Controller Jobs

Would you like to apply your accounting skills to a business focused on creating a greener planet? Do you have keen attention to detail and thrive on process improvement? If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our diverse and high-performing team of amazing people.

Scotia Recycling is a proudly Canadian company focusing on supporting small and large businesses, municipalities, government organizations, institutions and manufacturing companies with their recycling needs. Our success is built on our ability to deliver quality products to our sister companies as well as external partners and customers, while helping our environment by keeping more items out of our community landfills.

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Shared Services, the Controller will be responsible for managing our finance department, ownership of the General Ledger, maintaining and improving processes, preparing financial statements and internal/external reporting. The Controller will provide accurate information through analysis, budgeting, forecasting and preparation of financial reports. This position will play an integral role in the finance function of our growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and directing the development of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and in-depth financial analysis
• Presenting the financial results to the CEO & Executive Team monthly
• Providing timely and accurate analysis of financial statements, budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
• Overseeing and managing our accounting and administrative team (team of 8) in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
• Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators, and producing an assortment of operational reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Participating in leadership functions such as hiring, performance reviews and performance management
• Establishing monthly and annual budgets with capital requirements in conjunction with the leadership team
• Establishing, maintaining, and enforcing corporate accounting and operational policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Development and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
• Liaising with the external audit team and preparing financial statements

Required Education and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Managing a team across multiple sites will be considered an asset
• Advanced analytical skills, coupled with excellent organizational skills
• Experience in Sage300 or other like sized ERP systems will be considered an asset
• Current CPA designation
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a progressive management role, leading a high-performing team
• Experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered an asset
• Superior proven abilities in Excel and other Microsoft software

Benefits of Working at Scotia Recycling

• Company culture focused on honesty, commitment, quality, and integrity
• Office location shared between Dartmouth and Hantsport
• Full time position
• Competitive compensation structure
• Excellent opportunities for career development and growth within the Scotia Investments Family of Companies
• Comprehensive pension and benefits

Scotia Recycling is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

If this role interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] no later than Friday, June 23, 2023.