Controller - Financial Services

Work setting

• Transportation, communication and utilities
• Service
• Oil and gas industry

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Monitor financial control systems
• Oversee the collection and analysis of financial data
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Conduct performance reviews
• Oversee payroll administration
• Provide customer service
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Information technology
• Accounting software

Area of specialization

• Accounting
• Financial planning
• Internal audit
• Market research
• Financial examination

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available