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Our client in the material handling equipment industry is seeking a full-time Controller to join their team in Mississauga.

The controller is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and internal control systems. The controller's duties also include accounts payable/receivable, reconciling accounts, and financial audits. You must be able to work independently and with the highest levels of integrity. To excel in this role, you should have exceptional accounting skills and knowledge of relevant industry regulations. The ideal candidate will also be well-organized and have excellent management skills. 

Job Duties (including but not limited to): 

• Preparing and consolidating monthly, quarterly, and annual departmental financial statements and reports; submit to the external accountants as required. 
• Develop and evaluate budgets and prepare budget reports. 
• Support the formulation and implementation of control systems within the organization. 
• Oversee company expenditures, manage cost control functions and procurement. 
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, identifying discrepancies, reconciling accounts, responding to customer queries. 
• Oversee and manage accounts receivable collections, ensuring customers are invoiced properly and all customers are paying within payment terms. 
• Complete bank reconciliations, bank payments, completing TVH file upload, posting bills, preparing cheques. 
• Provide general advice from an accounting perspective on any business, employee, tax or admin issues. 
• Streamline accounting processes and developing internal controls including refining PO process, matching payables with invoices, streamline reporting for fleet management metrics. 
• Analyze financial data for internal reporting including real time reporting is available, prepare weekly revenue reports, monthly P&L reports for departments, maintain accounting KPIs and real-time valuation for forklift costing. 
• Manage debt and cash flow requirements including generating analysis of capital structure and liability matching and propose strategies to minimize interest costs. 
• Meet with department heads to review and discuss targets and margins are maintained. 
• Work with leadership to develop and communicate budget figures and forecasts, as appropriate. 
• Hiring, developing, training and managing accounting team. 
• Prepare all required government returns and remittances. 
• Prepare reports and payments for external parties for funding (Banks/BDC/WSIB etc) 
• Support the accounting department with all aspects of the general ledger. 
• Ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. 
• Prepare and manage accounts using various software programs. 
• Prepare commission reports for internal and external purposes. 
• Manage commercial/auto insurance. 
• Prepare audits and provide reports on findings. 
• Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Act as a back up to human resources for payroll, benefits and WSIB claims. 
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

• 7+ years previous experience as an accountant, controller, or in a similar role. 
• Degree in accounting, finance, or in a related field. 
• Professional certification such as CPA, CFM, or CMA preferred or working towards. 
• Experience in material handling industry or similar is preferred. 
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Highly organized and detail oriented. 
• Excellent math and accounting skills. 
• Strong supervisory and management skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and industry-specific analysis software 
• Proactive qualities with the willingness to learn. 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Experience with Salesforce an asset.

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

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