Corporate Controller

Ensure accurate internal and external reporting and reporting of financial transactions. Responsible for directing, coordinating, maintaining and controlling an accounting system that properly reflects the individual entity and consolidated financial position of the company. Monitor corporate policies and procedures and recommends improvements, consults with the senior management team, participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives, and serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting. Oversee budgeting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed assets management, banking, insurance, etc. Ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory and company procedures. Manages and oversees the treasury/cash position of the consolidated entity and communicates this position to CFO on a timely basis. Manages a finance department of eight including two staff that are not resident in Toronto and an additional department of three.
CA with numerous years of high level accounting experience (i.e. controllership). Strong knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
Quote: JS200702
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Manager Financial Reporting

Manage reporting of group results to head office: all divisions (plants) report to this group office monthly. Analysis is conducted and then the results are provided to head office. Quarterly, the group office presents financial and other information to head office. Annually, each division produces business plans and capital plans. The group office reviews each plan, and summarizes the total for the group office to head office. Manage group office financial reporting: oversee work by the group office general accountant, including cheque runs, payroll, and monthly financial information; complete Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for group office. Coach divisions: the group office acts almost as a consultant to the divisions.; they assist in areas as required; they identify areas that the divisions need assistance in and offer solutions; they help develop the people at the divisions to become the next leadership group. Other responsibilities includes acting as intermediary between head office experts (financial accounting, tax, and treasury) and the divisions; co-ordinate external audit with the divisions; review findings of internal audits and do follow-up.
CA in public accounting or industry or a CGA/CMA, several years’ progressive experience, strong technical skills, strong common sense, assertive combined with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
Quote: DD200705
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Senior Business Analyst

Join a dynamic finance team in this hi-profile Senior Business Analyst role. Our client is looking for a candidate with experience and/or knowledge of how to perform business process "gap" analysis and make value-add recommendations that can be implemented by the business. Ability to understand data and how the business should use the data to achieve its business objectives. You will lead or assist with: the analysis of current operational / financial processes and make recommendations for change and improvements; implement where applicable. The analysis of current, and research and recommend new technologies that are beneficial and fall within the organization’s overall vision. The development, production, monitoring and reporting of key performance measures to identify risk and opportunities. The development and implementation of benchmarks and targets for key performance drivers to facilitate trend analysis and productivity / growth opportunities within the organization. Manage pilots or proof-of-concepts for the business. Other responsibilities include composing business cases, business requirements documents, RFP’s, operational procedures and handbooks. Liaise with other departments and groups within the organization to secure project resources and ensure deadlines. Performs other assignments as requested.
Bachelors degree; professional financial designation (CA, CMA, CGA, MBA) is a plus but not a requirement; progressive financial and / or operational analysis; ability to identify and understand the data, information and analysis needs of an organization; ability to structure and prepare analysis to support and lead decision-making; strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with multiple departments and management; strong communication and presentation skills; ability to prioritize time, work on multiple tasks with ongoing deadlines; goal and results oriented; self motivated and works with minimum direction.
Quote: AH200703
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Financial Examiner

Are you a technically strong, recently qualified Chartered Accountant with a reputation for great client relations, but tired of the time commitment necessary in Public Accounting? Our client offers a tremendous work-life balance and the opportunity to work with a friendly team of peers. As a financial examiner with this financial sector regulatory body, you will be the point-person for your own portfolio of member companies. You will help those members reach their compliance goals, conducting analysis, compliance and working-paper reviews. You will be reporting and advising on any significant financial issues and following up with members to ensure all appropriate changes are made on subsequent financial filings. This is a fantastic position to take your current skills and build on them. There will be regular travel to other financial centres in Canada, spending about four to five weeks a year out of province. If you bring a positive attitude and have some financial institution audit experience, this could be the position for you.
Quote: MB200702
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Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting the audit team to be successful by:
Timely completion of audit work that conforms to the internal risk-based audit methodology and to the IIA Standards of Professional Practice. Providing effective audit reports that clearly articulate risk exposure and control recommendations to mitigate risk. Participating in personal training of others and self to better support our customers and achieve the Internal Audit mission. Adding value through the delivery of quality work that demonstrates innovative thinking and initiative. Proactively identify opportunities for professional development. Prepare and complete audit work papers. Determine audit findings and recommend solutions. Work paper reviews by manager or designate. Audit scope and plan subject to review by lead auditor and approval by manager. Audit findings and recommendations subject to approval by manager. Some travel within Canada, Europe and potentially South America.
C.A.
Quote: DD200621
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Accounting Certification Analyst

This position reports to the CEO/CFO Certification Program Manager and is responsible for providing significant support to the program's work to enable the corporation to comply with new securities regulations (MI52-109 and Bill 198). One to two year period here, then on to other areas of Finance. Analyze risk issues and prepare reports regarding certification. Facilitate the development of control evaluation plans. Test and evaluate selected business processes. Facilitate the implementation of changes to selected business. Analyze risk issues and prepare reports regarding certification.
A professional accounting designation or CIA or CISA - with related work experience. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, general ledger and accounting systems, and CEO/CFO Certification regulations and best practices. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal. Good problem solving abilities. Promotable.
Quote: BE200705
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Consultant (Auditor)

Build and maintain an effective partnership with client management and staff with the aim of ensuring timely identification and resolution of significant risk/control issues, and increasing awareness and understanding of risks and controls. Contribute to the ongoing refinement of a disciplined but flexible audit methodology to support the rapidly changing environment and the differing operating environments within the firm. Assist Audit Managers in preparing draft audit reports that contain value added and practical recommendations. Assist in the identification and assessment of risks for all areas assigned to them on a basis consistent with the established risk framework, and in obtaining client agreement of risks for all assignments.
CA, CMA, CGA, CIA, CISA; sound working knowledge of risks and processes relating to several of the following: a. finance and accounting operations, b. business continuity, c. real estate, d. legislative compliance, e. retail, f. supply chain; sound audit, risk management or business process analysis experience gained during experience in a complex or large corporate environment; strong verbal and written communication skills.
Quote: BE200704
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Financial Auditor

To assist in the identification and assessment of the impact of policy and procedural weaknesses and control breaks on the operations of all functional units of the organization. To assist in the planning, scheduling and conduct of Internal Audit activities. Auditors will have the opportunity to conduct a variety of audits in differing roles over time, some as the Auditor in Charge. As a result, the role of the Financial Auditor will change and the incumbent must be flexible and willing to take on different roles and responsibilities. These changes will broaden enterprise knowledge as well as enhance the auditing skills of the incumbent. Some travel may be required.
University degree or community college diploma in accounting, finance or business or enrolled in a professional accounting course of study - CA, CMA, CGA, CIA; progressively more senior audit experience in a financial institution; solid knowledge of audit techniques, including evaluation of internal controls, design of questionnaires, sampling, flow charting, tests of internal controls and detailed substantive tests; knowledge of the financial services industry with experience through direct employment; consulting or external auditing would be preferable; demonstrated ability to gain a strong understanding of complex areas in a relatively short period of time; the ability to understand how different areas are integrated; strong negotiating skills to obtain acceptance of control criteria/standards by auditees.
Quote: DD200703
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Financial Analyst

Great opportunity for an operationally minded, ambitious CA to join an automotive parts industry leader that has enjoyed substantial growth per year. This position will offer variety and reward for good work, with quick promotion and increased responsibility. The financial analyst will be responsible for assessing and understanding actuals, forecasts and budgets for the group and manage consolidated forecasting and budgeting processes. Also producing the consolidated financial statements - Sales, Expenses, Balance Sheet, Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow. You will support the internal and external reporting process by providing relevant analysis. Support consolidation process through translation of foreign operations in respective group and reconcile CTA impacts and foreign exchange translation impacts. Assess impact on, and requirements for the firm’s accounting and reporting of new CICA pronouncements and OSC/TSX requirements. Preparation of interim and annual financial statements and notes. Design, develop and maintain internal controls and external reporting process.
CA in public accounting, but wanting industry, ambitious, demonstrated ability to manage projects and tasks from start to finish; demonstrated organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively; demonstrated initiative, flexibility and adaptability; committed to continuous improvement.
Quote: MB200618
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Senior Manager, Accounting Policy

The senior manager is responsible for researching and accounting policies and procedures for complex and specialized transactions undertaken by the firm and for new GAAP impacting the firm. The incumbent must coordinate the roll out of new GAAP to the firm as required, and provide implementation guidance to the business units. The incumbent must analyze accounting issues and provide advice and counsel relating to a number of specific specialized financing transactions to the business units. The incumbent is responsible for researching and documenting the impact of proposed accounting changes by Canadian, U.S. and International accounting bodies, securities commissions, and regulators impacting specialized accounting and transactions by the firm, and assist in drafting the firm’s official response to these changes. This work will include participation in industry working groups. New accounting standards are being developed and issued by the Canadian, U.S., and International accounting bodies at a rapid pace. These are amending and extending an extensive body of existing complex accounting literature. These changes will significantly increase the challenges and opportunities of the position.
CA from either public accounting or industry in similar role; strong technical background with financial services experience a definite asset.
Quote: JS200612
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Manager, Audit

Develop and maintain the risk and control matrix, as the primary documentation on risks and controls that will drive the detailed audit program. Obtain client agreement on the terms of reference or scope, the risk assessment, and the risk and control matrix. Develop an audit plan that leverages off other assurance work. Execute on the approved audit plans ensuring sufficient work and high quality working papers to support an opinion in accordance with the IIA standards. Produce high quality audit reports that provide an appropriate opinion and clearly and concisely outline areas of risk and root causes..
C.A., two to three years post-qualification experience in audit, strong audit management experience. You are manager, but no staff. You must be capable of setting up and running complete audits on your own – womb to tomb. Capable of promotion past audit – the firm has an effective and official career tracking and planning program.
Quote: BE200523
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Manager, IT Audit

The IT Audit Manager is responsible for successfully executing the assigned IT audits, and for fostering a proactive, high performance team environment. The IT Audit Manager will also assist the Director in ensuring that the internal audit activities within their assigned audits are consistent with and supportive of the corporation’s enterprise-wide risk management initiatives. The mission of the risk and control department is to provide independent, objective assessments on company risk management, control and governance-related reporting processes. The risk and control internal audit approach is designed to foster sustainable improvements in these processes, and to enhance the company’s ability to meet its’ business goals and objectives.
CA, CIA, CISA or post-graduate business degree, strong knowledge of risks and processes relating to Information Technology assets, processes and organizations obtained during related industry/audit experience, audit or risk management experience gained during experience in a complex or large corporate environment, systems development audit experience, strong understanding and experience with IT risk and control frameworks, business-oriented, disciplined thinker, enthusiastic team builder.
Quote: BE200606
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Bilingual Advisory Consultant

Communicate with advisors by phone, e-mail or fax to promptly, accurately and efficiently answer their general financial planning questions. Regularly write and update articles, notes and publications on various financial planning issues (tax, retirement, and estate) for distribution to the advisors and their clients. Communicate regularly with other head office individuals to ensure that consistent information is provided to the advisors from all parts of the organization on various financial planning issues. Teach classes to new and experienced advisors and clients of advisors. Keep up to date with legislation, financial planning ideas, concepts and planning opportunities. Complete projects, special assignments and committee work as required. Marketing and promotion of the role and the team to the advisors.
CA, CMA, CGA; personal tax experience; CFP (complete or enrolled).
Quote: JS200619
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