**This role is in office and based in Niagara-on-the-Lake. **

As part of our continued growth, Empowerment Technologies is seeking a skilled finance leader that will ensure continuing growth aligned with its business goals. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Controller provides the leadership, management, and vision necessary to ensure that the organization has the proper financial and operational controls, the necessary administrative and reporting procedures, and the required information technology and systems in place to effectively grow the organization, ensure financial strength, and operating efficiency.

A key focus will be on building a strong, sustainable organization by implementing financial standards and scalable processes. In addition, the right individual will have solid business judgment, strong controllership focus, analytical strength, and the capability to drive a fast-paced organization to the right results with a focused and pragmatic approach to the business. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance leader with operational experience and a proven track record of creative problem-solving and change management to join in a high-growth organization.

Key Responsibilities

General and Operations

Direct and oversee all aspects of the financial and operational accounting functions of the organization as well as treasury and taxation
Support the CEO and Management Team in major decision-making processes and transactions
Lead efforts to automate processes, improve quality, and efficiency
Provide recommendations to improve financial controls, processes, and governance of the finance team its related functions
Establish and mention solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Provide leadership, direction, and management of the team
Risk and controls – oversee internal controls over financial reporting requirements over areas of responsibility and provide recommendations to the CEO

Accounting and Control

Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting: management of monthly and yearly financial closings, and related reporting and analyses
Oversee treasury and cash management, ensuring cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting and timely issuance of financial statements
Review and oversee finance procedures and tools
Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations
Ensure that adequate internal controls are in place and compliance is effective with Empowerment Technologies’ standards and applicable regulatory laws and rules
Oversee corporate and indirect taxation, and manage relationships with tax experts
Ensure that record keeping, and financial and tax information meets all legal and regulatory requirements
Lead the financial audit and serve as the liaison between the Auditors, the Finance team, and the CEO

Team Development/Leadership

Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
Promote a culture of business partnership and support
Mentor and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals

Candidate Profile

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance and a CPA designation
Five to ten years’ minimum experience in accounting or finance, including management experience leading and accounting team
Consumer sector experience with mass merchant retailers (ideally Costco) and D2C consumer goods
Excellent knowledge of international financial reporting standards, accounting principles and practices, financial reporting, and costing, pricing systems
Experience optimizing ERP systems for financial reporting and analysis purposes
Experience working with data platforms, information systems, and analytics
Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams
Experience supporting a senior management team
Experience implementing processes and controls

Competencies

Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills with a style that promotes collaboration, discussion, and innovation.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust and consensus
Ability to eloquently synthesize financial related topics broadly to the CEO, Management Team, front-line team members, and everyone in between
Sense of urgency, self-motivated, proactive, and a disciplined doer with high energy and stamina
Organized and structured – able to set priorities and monitor detailed progress towards set goals
Strong belief in conducting business ethically

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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