Financial Controller

Position Profile

Reporting to the Finance Lead, the Financial Controller will provide leadership, management, and oversight to ensure Earnscliffe has strong financial controls and processes in place, while supporting the firm's long-term strategic objectives.

The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with all finance-related policies and procedures, overseeing the financial management system, and driving its continuous improvement to align with the firm's growth.

Location - Toronto or Ottawa

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, and other financial documentation as required by senior management, the board of directors and other key stakeholders.
• Payroll: Manage and oversee payroll processing across multiple provinces, ensuring compliance with regional tax regulations and company policies.
• Invoicing & Receivables: Oversee invoicing and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing, collections and cash-flow management.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting, including the preparation and management of Service line budgets. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies and procedures to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and financial reporting standards. Maintain systems, processes, and compliance requirements to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Systems Improvement: Continuously assess and improve financial systems, processes, and policies to increase efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate with the Finance Lead and Leadership Team to develop and implement financial infrastructure systems designed to enable strategic growth objectives.

Core Conduct and Expectations

• Ensure behavior aligns with the vision and values of the organization (including justice, equity, diversity and inclusion principles), maintaining professional level consultation with all levels of team members and external clients and in compliance with corporate Code of Conduct.
• Review all materials to ensure accuracy and quality prior to distribution.
• Undertake responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely responses to team member and client requests.
• Manage expectations within your client team and proactively communicate deviations from commitments.
• Contribute to internal initiatives in support of the management of the business.
• Meet performance standards as defined by the Performance management program, ensuring consistently meeting or exceeding targets established.

Qualifications

• Recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA) mandatory; a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in a similar role with in-house financial management experience, including multi-provincial payroll administration, gained in a high-growth organization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency and experience with accounting software (specifically experience in Sage 300 and Quickbooks Online)
• Experience with a CRM, such as Salesforce, is an asset.
• Stellar reputation for integrity and ethical conduct.
• Strong judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong team leadership skills and demonstrated initiative and responsiveness.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume with a cover letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for this opportunity via this job posting only. Any resumes submitted through other portals will not be considered.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.