Location Ottawa

Field Administration, Finance

Category Full-time Permanent

Type Hybrid

Posted September 18, 2023

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Controller

Location Ottawa

Field Administration, Finance

Category Full-time Permanent

Type Hybrid

Posted September 18, 2023

Our client, Bluesky Strategy Group, a well-established public affairs, government relations and strategic communications firm, is looking for a Controller with excellent business acumen to be part of their executive management team. They will oversee, Bluesky Strategy Group and a real estate company.  This is an excellent opportunity to work within a successful local company that truly values the contributions of its staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Functions

  • Cash Flow
    • Management
    • Forecasting
  • Financial Statements
    • Monthly adjusting/accrual entries and working papers
    • Preparation of statements
    • Quarterly Financial Statement analysis
    • Quarterly Financial Statement forecast for current and future fiscal year
    • Year-end statement preparation
    • Liaison with external accounting review firm for year-end review and tax return preparation for two companies
    • Assessing and documenting internal controls
    • Coordinating all governmental audits and compliance requirements
  • Accounts Receivable
    • Prepare and send client invoices, including verifying current contract terms and client invoice contact information
    • Follow up on outstanding amounts and record history in cash flow notes
    • Record invoices and maintain invoice register as well as client files
  • Accounts Payable
    • Record invoices including credit card and employee
    • Prepare cheques including government submissions
  • Sage software management including updates, chart of accounts, etc.

Contract Management

  • Ensure contracts/agreements in place and completed for new clients.
  • Office lease management

Banking

  • Liaise with bank account manager on financing and other banking needs
  • Ensure annual corporate filings are up to date for two companies

Insurance

  • Prepare renewal applications/review annual renewal proposals for commercial insurance, Errors and Omissions, cyber, as well as ensure adequate levels of insurance are in place.
  • Request additional insured or proof of insurance for client/vendor contracts when required.
  • Review client/vendor contracts to ensure that Bluesky meets insurance requirements.
  • Prepare renewal applications/review renewal proposals for annual cyber insurance plan.

Human Resources:

  • Preparation of semimonthly payroll (ADP Workforce Now)
  • Maintaining and administering human resource policies, procedures and programs
  • Calculation of semi-annual employee bonuses
  • Maintain vacation and personal leave schedules for employees
  • Administration of the group insurance plan

Qualifications

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA CA, CPA CMA or CPA CGA) would be considered an asset.
  • 5+ years of financial control and management reporting experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Ability to work well under pressure, manage time effectively, and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Welch LLP is recruiting on behalf of our client.

Our team welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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