We are looking for a full-time Controller to lead our accounting and administrative team in Port Carling. Reporting to the General Manager and President, the Controller oversees the office team and is responsible for their success, ensuring that administrative tasks and organizational budgets operate effectively. They set the tone for the office team, ensuring the office environment is a service-oriented and supportive team to the rest of the company and the clients we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and administrative team for SIFFT and its affiliated companies.
  
• Partnering with senior management to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
  
• Preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  
• Establishing and maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
  
• Developing and managing budgets, forecasting financial performance, and analyzing variances. Monitoring cash flow and working capital.
  
• Oversee company billing and receiving and support team by resolving vendor, customer, and contractor disputes.
  
• Maintain accurate internal company reports monthly, prepare year-end financial packages, submit required documents to external accountants, coordinate the filing of monthly and annual company tax filings, while ensuring compliance with all relevant tax codes.
  
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll for company and manage corporate benefits and RRSP plans.
  
• Manage office budget for materials, track company expenses, manage corporate phone plan, and ensure company is compliant with government regulations.
  
• Maintain corporate databases, records and filing systems in good working order.
  
• Supervise HR functions such as onboarding and offboarding, maintaining employee records, apprenticeship registrations and employee training.
  
• Ensure direct reports adhere to company policies and procedures, and are supported to complete operational tasks (administrative, accounting, payroll, maintenance, permits) with excellence.
  
• Other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
  
• At least five years of experience in a leadership role.

Requirements

• Reliable professional with at least five years of experience in business, accounting and leading people.
  
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills, adapt to change and effectively use a variety of computer software and technology.
  
• Strongly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to foster strong internal and external relationships.
  
• Able to lead a team in an office environment from Monday to Friday.

Salary and benefits
SIFFT offers a competitive wage based on an individuals experience level. We also provide all full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package and retirement savings plan.

Accommodations
Following the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please email [email protected] if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process.