Controller

K'awat'si Economic Development is looking for a Controller to join our team in Port Hardy, British Columbia. This is not a remote position and requires relocation to Port Hardy, located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island, BC. Port Hardy is a gateway to natural beauty and cultural heritage. Nestled in a region of breathtaking rainforests, rugged coastlines, and vibrant marine life, the town is home to a rich tapestry of community and history.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller is reponsible for performing accounting operations for a group of 8 companies, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. A CPA designation is required for this position.

What We Offer:

• 1 month of covered accommodations in a hotel room for individuals relocating from outside of Northern Vancouver Island


• Relocation assistance


• Enrollment in company benefits plan after 3 months of employment


• Career growth and educational development opportunities


• Company events and holiday parties


• Wellness incentives including discounted gym membership, and access to free in-person counselling services.


• 4 weeks of vacation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Management

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures


• Manage outsourced functions


• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives


• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.


• Lead the development of all the processes and capabilities to provide the required Management Discussion & Analysis documents, Financial Reports and accompanying notes and disclosures


• Create strong corporate finance capabilities leveraging KEDC’s existing capabilities to implement new and more rigorous processes as required to enable consolidation, controls, reporting and disclosure processes establish and maintain company policies and procedures surrounding finance and accounting matters


• Prepare materials and reports for Board and Executive Management


• Developing strong relationships with bankers, vendors, and external customers to manage projects, ensuring smooth operations of the company


• Work with senior management on due diligence in connection with potential corporate acquisitions


• Provide relevant reporting and analysis of existing business and new opportunities including analysis of current returns on capital, risk levels, setting target returns, strategic analysis, etc


• Work with the CEO/GM to establish and execute a finance plan for growth

Transactions

• Oversee payroll and assist the payroll coordinator as required


• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all Accounts Payable and Account Recievable functions


• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed


• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis


• Maintain the chart of accounts


• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system


• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions


• Review and prepare general journal entries related to inventory, unearned revenue and bank reconciliations

Reporting

• Issue timely and complete financial statements


• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report


• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations


• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics


• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts


• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management


• Provide for a system of management cost reports


• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations


• Issue timely and complete financial statements. Calculate variances from the budget, and provide a report for all expenses to be provided to the CEO/GM prior to statement review

Compliance

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit


• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants


• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Canadian CPA designation in good standing


• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration


• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation


• Good communication skills, problem-solving and team work skills.


• The ability to adapt, undertake multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities is imperative.


• Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information.


• Ability to analyze financial data, identifying trends, arrive at conclusions and make recommendations


• Experience using Xyntax as an asset


• Experience working in a First Nations environment an asset