controller – TORONTO

Position Profile

If you are a mathematical genius who is keen on showcasing your strategic thinking in a thriving  purpose driven environment,  then you are a great match for the Controller role at Globalfaces! In this role, your key responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of the books of accounts across the board, managing tax compliance, driving budgeting and enforcing adherence to budgets across the GF ecosystem. 

What you will do

Functions managed by you include:

• Financial reporting – compliance & stewardship.
• Management & supervision of the departmental resources to drive process improvements.
• Influences positive changes to, and compliance with, non-accounting business processes that affect financial reporting.
• Customer credit & cash management.
• Avoid & prevent the realization of risk.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Execute multiple audits.

Accountabilities:

• Own accurate and timely financial reporting,
• Produce timely and accurate month-end closes, 
• FP&A Analysis, 
• Drive budgeting, actual-to-budget analysis, and enforce adherence to budgets.

What You Will Bring to the role

Your Experience

• Accounting expertise (6+ yrs.).
• Establishing and implementation of Internal Controls mechanisms.
• Familiarity with executing tax payments and tax returns in Canada & US.
• Experience managing multiple entities/ledgers, intercompany transactions & financial consolidations.
• Experience with payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account analysis, and account reconciliation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and rapidly growing scale-up environment.

Your Technical skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks (or another similar accounting program).
• Familiarity and proficiency with an HRIS such as ADP is an asset.
• Proficiency with MS office and Google Suite programs.
• Tech savviness – ability to learn/navigate platforms quickly and effectively.

Your Skills, Competencies, Qualities & Abilities

• Go Getter, Problem-Solver who take full ownership and accountability of their tasks.
• Robust technical expertise (CPA) with attention to detail.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to develop and mentor staff.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Able to deliver accurate results and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Your Education

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• CPA certification is highly desirable; OR
• Combination of experience and relevant training

What we Offer You

• A competitive base salary and generous bonus opportunity.
• Monthly company wide Socials & Milestones Celebrations.
• Paid sick days and Employee Assistance Programs, including mental health resources.
• A comprehensive benefit packages (Health, Dental + Vision).
• Group Discounts to  Auto & Home Insurance, various stores and Toronto attractions including the ROM, CNE and Wonderland.
• Meaningful opportunities for community engagement through volunteering opportunities.
• Internal advancement opportunities.
• An open, inclusive and diverse working environment.

Additional Information

• Any offer of employment will be subject to verification of employment and education background checks, including a criminal record check
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of their application.

ACCESSIBILITY

Globalfaces Direct promotes a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. We are committed to creating a working environment that is barrier-free and we are prepared to provide accommodation for people with disabilities. If selected for an interview, please advise our Talent Specialist at recruitment@globalfacesdirect.com if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

*This position qualifies for Employee Referral Program.