AddressController
Windsor, NS
Reference # HL-17851
Scotia Investments Limited is seeking a Controller to join our high-performing team. As the parent company supporting the Scotia Investments Family of Companies, we are diversely invested in manufacturing, energy, innovative health and environmental sectors across Canada and the United States. Our ever-evolving group of companies was founded almost a century ago. Together we continue to grow and innovate to ensure longevity, sustainability, and environmental integrity.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Shared Services, the Controller will be part of the finance team and an integral part of the services provided to the Scotia Family of Companies. With a focus on two of their operating companies, the Controller will be actively involved in strategic planning and oversight, including the annual budget process, 3-year strategic plans, and 5-year capital asset plans.
The Controller will be responsible for leadership of the finance departments, ownership of the General Ledger, maintaining and improving processes, preparation/review of financial statements and internal/external reporting. The Controller will ensure the provision of accurate information for Senior Leadership decision-making through analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of financial reports. This position will play an integral role in the financial shared service functions for our growing organization(s).
Responsibilities will include:
- Development and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
- Overseeing and managing accounting and administrative personnel and their functions
- Establishing monthly and annual budgets with capital requirements in conjunction with the leadership team
- Providing timely and accurate analysis of financial statements, budgets, financial trends, and forecasts
- Leading and directing the development of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and in-depth financial analysis
- Participating in leadership functions for your team such as employee selection, performance management, and employee development
- Establishing, maintaining, and enforcing corporate accounting and operational policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Presenting the financial results to CEO and CFO monthly
- Liaising with external audit team and preparing financial statements
- Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators, and producing an assortment of operational reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Researching funding opportunities and completion of applications, claims, and reporting as required
- Other duties as required to support the ever-growing Scotia Investments Family of Companies
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Current CPA designation
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a progressive management role leading a small team
- Advanced and proven abilities in Excel and other Microsoft software
- Experience in Sage300 or other like-sized ERP systems will be considered an asset
- Experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered an asset
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills, coupled with excellent organizational skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the best and fastest growing group of companies in our region and play a strategic and impactful in its continued success. Let's connect!
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:
https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17851
For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.
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