Financial Controller leading accounting, forecasting, payroll and profitability analysis for Arctic Kingdom’s Canadian wilderness tourism experiences. Hybrid role based in Mississauga.
Responsibilities
Sit on the Senior Management Team and bring financial insight to the development, monitoring and evaluation of overall company strategy
Learn how the business operates, including its operating model, products, seasons, culture, roles and responsibilities, and provide the President with useful analysis and clear recommendations
Raise financial risks, process gaps and opportunities for improvement early, with practical suggestions
Prepare and maintain cash-flow forecasts, budgets, financial forecasts and management reports
Work with the VP of Performance & Excellence on annual product budgets, pricing, revenue and sales targets, and profitability analysis
Analyze revenue, margins, costs and operational performance to identify profitability improvements
Build and improve financial models, reports and templates for managers and staff
Run full-cycle accounting in QuickBooks Online, including AP, AR, bank and credit card reconciliations, prepaids, inventory, journal entries, intercompany transactions and financial reporting
Manage financial activity and intercompany transactions across all five legal entities
Improve financial processes, internal controls, reporting and workflows
Organize and secure financial records and confidential documents
Process payroll in Dayforce for full-time, hourly and temporary employees, including ROEs, commissions, benefits and T4s
Manage GST/HST, RST and QST filings
Handle WSIB, WSCC and WorkplaceNL reporting and related requirements
Lead year-end processes, including review engagements and/or audits
Act as the main finance contact for external accountants and auditors
Maintain relationships with lenders, government agencies, suppliers and occasionally customers
Identify funding, financing, grants and other programs available to the company or tourism industry
Requirements
CPA designation in good standing
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
At least five years in a finance leadership role
At least two years of recent, hands-on, full-cycle accounting
Solid working knowledge of accounting systems
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, financial reporting and analysis
Working knowledge of payroll practices and benefits administration
Advanced Excel, particularly for financial modelling, data analysis and reporting
Able to turn financial information into clear, practical recommendations for non-financial leaders
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and able to manage a high volume of communications, transactions and competing deadlines
Flexible and adaptable, and willing to challenge existing processes when there is a better way
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial office where responsibilities can extend beyond a traditional Controller role
Able to pass a criminal record check and a credit check
QuickBooks Online, or Dayforce experience (strongly preferred)
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