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- Achieves accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
- Meets accounting financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Confirms financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; preparing special reports.
- Maintains accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures.
- Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
- Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
- Avoids legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Job Requirements
- B.Com. and accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA)
- 10+ years related experience
- Strong Leadership and supervisory skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- In depth knowledge of financial and integrated accounting systems.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Coordinate annual audit of the Company with external auditors to include SR&ED, set and prioritize goals and objectives for direct reports and themselves
- Perform analysis on various company projects and plans and provide alternatives and recommendations
- Liaise with legal representation on corporate issues. Review of legal contracts as requested
- Establish and maintain relationship with banks, EDC.
- Ensure adequate insurance coverage is in place, thereby minimizing risks
- Review standard costs, including appropriate overhead allocations
- Periodic review of product margins and advise management as necessary
- Other tasks as assigned by the CEO