Area Controller acting as a financial leader and operational partner ensuring compliance and driving innovation. Responsible for leading a high-performing accounting team and mentoring talent while overseeing financial processes.
Responsibilities
Own the month-end close process and ensure accurate timely reporting, we close the books in 5 days. Get into the details on revenue, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, property, operating expenses to name a few.
Drives adherence to GAAP and internal policies while strengthening financial controls.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation, freeing time for value-added work.
Lead system implementations for new sites and manage change initiatives driven by corporate directives.
Oversee integration of acquisitions, ensuring smooth financial and operational alignment.
Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Ensures integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies.
Responsible for review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and completion of monthly Area Balance Sheet analysis.
Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
Build, develop and mentor a diverse, high performing accounting team. Direct supervision of 7-10 employees including full-time accountants.
Serve as the go-to expert for audits, SOX compliance, GAAP, and Area-specific Municipal or other contract accounting requirements.
Partner with operations to understand and deliver actional insights.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is desirable.
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; ideally with a public company or public accounting exposure
Strong Technical expertise in GAAP, SOX and financial systems.
Proven leadership skills, able to inspire, coach, and develop talent
Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly
Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and shifting priorities
Ability to travel up to 10% and work flexibly during peak periods
Deep knowledge of the monthly accounting cycle, financial systems, and best practices
Proven experience in developing and analyzing financial statements
Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive presence
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
Adaptable and resilient—comfortable with change, ambiguity, and steep learning curves
Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles and operational challenges
Collaborative and inclusive approach to motivate and engage teams
Willingness to travel (up to 10%) and work flexibly during peak periods
Self-motivated, high energy, resourceful and confident (yet, humble) with positive can-do attitude. High level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work.
Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda. Owns misses and learns from failures and adversity.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and bonus plan with benefits, including medical, dental, vision and RRSP match
Paid vacation, holidays and personal days
Opportunities for growth and leadership development
A culture that values innovation, collaboration and inclusivity
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