Divisional Controller

Horizon Recruitment Inc.?is currently working with a large, complex organization with a wide variety of holdings across North America and Europe to seek a detail-oriented and analytical?Divisional Controller?to join their finance team. This role will focus on providing support to a division that focuses on hospitality. Leading a small team, your work will funnel up to the corporate level where it gets consolidated.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the period-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss statements and various operational reports to support business functions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Payroll, Tax, AP, and Treasury) to facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
• Understand stakeholder expectations thoroughly and utilize accounting expertise to meet those needs.
• Oversee the year-end process, coordinating with external auditors to facilitate the financial statement audit.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and compliance issues.
• Ensure timely filing of all relevant taxes for assigned legal entities.
• Evaluate current processes and identify opportunities for enhancements within the new ERP system, prioritizing automation where feasible.
• Mentor and develop three team members, ensuring all receive the support they need to succeed in their roles.

Requirements:

• CPA or equivalent designation required.
• 5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting with 2 in leadership
• Strong understanding of consolidated financial reporting, GAAP, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex calculations and create detailed financial models.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments and levels of the organization.
• Experience with external audits and regulatory compliance is a plus.

Rewards:

$90,000 – $120,000

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain