Controller

The Arcticom Group ("TAG") is a U.S.-based commercial and industrial services company that provides Refrigeration and HVAC service, maintenance, and installation services throughout North America. TAG is committed to being an "employer of choice" and ensuring employees have a home where they can learn and grow. With competitive compensation and opportunities to grow professionally, TAG is an exciting place to work. The company is backed by a leading private equity firm that continues to support the company financially. This has contributed to the company's success in growing 10-20% organically each year, as well as acquiring 3-4 targets each year as well.

This is a great time to join TAG's team at a high-growth stage and continue supporting the Canadian division's growth. TAG is looking for a Canadian Controller who has the ability to be hands-on but also lead a remote team of accounting professionals. A successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience preferably in a construction company. This is a key leadership role in supporting the overall growth objectives of the company, and reports to the US Corp Controller.

Key responsibilities for the Canadian division will include:

• All audit, tax, new acquisition opening balance sheet analysis, and purchase price accounting.
• Prepare and/or coordinate financial reports/audits, ensuring compliance to government regulations (compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirement and company policy), including a balance sheet, a statement of income, a statement of cash flows and a statement of shareholders' equity on a monthly and annual basis.
• Continue developing and implementing financial systems, policies (GAAP/IFRS), controls (governance, segregation of duties, checks and review), and procedures (timely closes and account reconciliations) to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the Division's results for statutory, tax, and managerial purposes.
• Recruit, train, and lead the accounting team. Establish short- and long-range departmental goals; and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals.
• Collaborate with Arcticom and Division leaders to provide information, insights and analysis to business activity and trends to ensure optimal results.
• When needed, lead the integration of business units acquired including accurate reporting and integrating their "systems" into the Arcticom standards.
• Manage additional projects and initiatives upon request.

Skills/Qualifications:

• First and foremost, must want to lead teams and develop people.
• Highly effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and quantitative, analytical skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and attentive to details, work well under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• International financial statement consolidation
• Foreign exchange

Key Competencies:

• Thrives in an environment of constant change
• System skills and capabilities
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• High degree of leadership, personal accountability, and problem-solving skills
• Quality approach to work with an appreciation for procedures and controls

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA license preferred
• 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferably in construction industry
• Public accounting experience a plus
• Experience with Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics a plus
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP