Corporate Controller (Head Of Finance)

About Us

Metro Compactor Service was established in 1978 and is Canada’s leading expert in Waste and Recycling Equipment solutions. We are looking for a full-time Corporate Controller to join our rapidly growing team.

To learn more about us, please visit us at www.metrocompactor.com/about-us/

What You’ll Do

The Controller will be responsible in overseeing the daily accounting functions to support the goals for the businesses within the organization. This includes planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions. Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results. Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.

The Controller will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting. Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are critical qualifications for this role They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare or co-ordinate the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports (i.e Ad-hoc reports and analysis)
• Responsible for federal and provincial, sales tax remittances
• Prepare reports which summarize and forecast business activity, financial position and cash flow needs
• Assist in consolidation of monthly financial statements and account reconciliation
• Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment
• Ensure all business transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an accounting, audit or other financial department.
• Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, and analyze and correct estimates
• Responsible for preparation of year end working papers
• Manage and lead the finance team
• Propose Business strategy in the improvement of existing accounting processes and internal controls
• Notify and report to senior management concerning any trends that are critical to the organization's financial performance.
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to senior managers and other department or regional managers
• Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models
• Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions
• Prepare clear, concise monthly financial analysis on key items of P&L vs budget,

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Post-Secondary education in a related field
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• CPA, Ontario Designation
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
• Excellent general computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and implement solutions with little to no supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Complete understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• 7+ years of full cycle accounting experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

We offer our team members highly competitive salaries including bonus incentives for all employees. Our benefit program is a flexible program meeting the unique needs of all our employees. This includes dental care, extended health care and flexible health spending account as well as an RRSP matching program.

We encourage our team members to continuously develop their skills and support our team in taking the time to do this through our tuition reimbursement program as well as additional training programs offered by the organization.

Our culture is highly collaborative, rewarding and fun. Join our team today!