Controller

K&D Pratt Group Inc. (KDP) is a multi-industry services and solutions company with comprehensive product offerings; globally recognized product and solution partners; installation, commission, inspection and testing services and 24/7/365 support in Life Safety, Fire, Marine & Instrumentation Technical Services, Sanitation, Instrumentation & Water Treatment, Coatings and Offshore. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals across Canada who are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.

12-month contract with potential for extension and/or permanent placement

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller provides leadership to the organization in the areas of Accounting, Payroll and Financial Reporting.The position is responsible for all aspects of completing timely, accurate accounting and financial reporting under ASPE; budgeting; monthly financial statements; financial planning and analysis; and preparation of reports to executive management and ownership. Additional, but not limited to essential functions of this role include:

• Short and long-term planning and management of the accounting team.
• Overall P&L reporting.
• Oversight of the payroll function.
• Presentation of timely and accurate financial reports.
• Communication of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Cash flow analysis and management.
• Completion of year-end review engagement(s) with external auditors.

The successful candidate would bring a variety of competencies to the role including:

• Strong knowledge of ASPE and GAAP reporting requirements.
• Effective prioritization and flexibility in managing changing priorities.
• Commitment and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to mange a variety of work tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail and effective quality outputs.
• Working knowledge of multi-divisional, multi-location environments.
• Corporate tax knowledge considered an asset.
• Ability to communicate, and collaborate effectively - both cross functionally and with the Accounting team.

Candidate must also possess the following experience and training credentials:

• A relevant university degree, and a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated financial management expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team to deliver on the daily financial requirements of various stakeholders.
• Experience leading year-end audit/review engagements with external accountants.
• NOTE: Candidates who advance through the hiring process will be required to submit a current Certificate of Conduct and Driver's abstract.

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to an extraordinarily successful and growing company and are interested in being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

We embrace diversity across all our operations and foster a respectful and inclusive work environment. Individuals that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills are encouraged to apply.