Job Description

We're currently seeking a Controller for a permanent, full-time opportunity with our client based in Dartmouth, NS. In this role, you will oversee accounting functions, lead an experienced team, and support sound financial decision-making. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will balance financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership with hands-on operational involvement, including a particular focus on accounts receivable, billing, and cash collections.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Oversee accounting operations and maintain effective financial controls in accordance with company policies, accounting standards, and legislative requirements
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of three accounting professionals responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and related transactional activities
• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with leadership to develop annual budgets and analyze actual results against budget
• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts to support liquidity management and financial planning
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records
• Manage corporate payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Coordinate supporting documentation and financial information for annual accounting reviews, CRA requirements, and Workers' Compensation Board reporting
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support management decisions and business growth
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and overall operational efficiency

• CPA designation is highly valued
• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience, including team leadership and exposure to budgeting and forecasting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, including financial modelling, data manipulation, and analysis
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn and navigate industry-specific ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal controls
• A collaborative, adaptable leadership style, with the ability to mentor an experienced team while remaining engaged in frontline operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business priorities into practical solutions
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant at rohan@accountantstaffing.com. 

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada's only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.