Controller

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

The Controller is responsible for leading the Corporate Accounting, Insurance Accounting, and Tax functions team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of timely, accurate, and relevant financial information through the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

• Manage the preparation and submission of all statutory financial reports and tax returns.

• Identify, implement, and maintain tax-effective strategies for all levels of taxation.

• Lead the annual external audit and ensure minimal auditor adjustments to financial statements.

• Update and implement new accounting policies as required in accordance with ASPE and IFRS.

• Identify and mitigate possible control failures/areas of concern through regular reviews with the Manager, Internal Audit.

• Oversee insurance accounting function including regulatory filings across various government bodies.

• Oversee the preparation of associated transaction and account analysis of all reported financial information.

• Responsible for the preparation and review of GL account reconciliations including sub-system to ledger reconciliations.

• Act as the business liaison for all indirect tax inquiries, new ventures, and the analysis of accounting impact.

• Develop and maintain accounting and financial policies.

• Serve as the relationship owner with external auditors, pension actuaries, insurance actuaries, tax consultants, and investment advisors.

• Oversight of pension administration, pension valuation, and pension annual information return filing.

• Hire, train, and coach team members, providing ongoing feedback.

• Ensure the team has sufficient skills and experience to meet department objectives.

• Provide performance management as required.

• Ensure knowledge transfer and retention within the team.

• Manage succession and career development for team members.

• Carry out other related tasks and projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Competent with financial reporting.

• Knowledgeable with IFRS standards.

• Preparation of financial statements.

• Consolidations.

• Technical memos.

• Experienced within a regulatory environment.

• Designated CPA (Canadian preferable).

• 8 years experience post designation.

• Prior managerial experience – leading a team of at least 5-10 individuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Tax experience.

• Experience with ASPE standards.

• Workday implementation experience.

• Experience within the insurance sector.

• Prior Big 4 experience.

• Collaborative and team-focused.

• Empathetic and people-first attitude.

• Willingness to do whatever is needed.

  À propos d’Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l’industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion

Chez Aston Carter, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

• L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;

• Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;

• La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;

• L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] (%[email protected]) pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.