Job Description
LightForm is a team of design-driven sales, marketing and support staff who help Canada's interior design and architecture professionals light their residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. We are the Canadian partner for more than 70 top modern lighting manufacturers from Europe and North America, and our clients include some of the countryâ€s most innovative design and architecture firms. Our showrooms in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary showcase unique, exclusive, and iconic collections of modern architectural and decorative lighting from around the world and serve as an exciting event space for designer visits, parties, and educational sessions. As we transition from a small to a medium sized company, we are looking for a Corporate Controller to guide our accounting processes to budget, forecast and provide structure to our rapidly growing company. Key Qualifications Professional accounting designation3+ years†experience in a professional accounting roleAdvanced level financial acumen, including full understanding of common accounting softwareThorough understanding of Canadian financial accounting best practicesAdvanced understanding of management accounting best practicesAble to analyze and explain detailed financial informationAbility to coach and mentor direct reportsProficient in financial process designDuties and Responsibilities Oversee all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, tax preparation, and cash flowPrepare the preparation of financial statements, summaries, cost-benefit analyses and financial management reportsDevelop, lead and manage a budgeting process across all company locationsResponsible for gathering financial data for analysis and forecasting with respect to profits, trends, costs, and complianceCoordinate the preparation of annual, quarterly, and monthly reportsManage and oversee company payroll including commissions, benefits and paid time offOversee all spending, approve all payments, purchase all foreign currencyEvaluate and extend credit terms to customersManage insurance coverage for the organization, including complianceResponsible for the timely and accurate reporting of financial information to appropriate groups, including internal parties, government regulators, and outside agenciesSupervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models (new AP solution)Recruit, organize, train and manage accounting staff at head office and other LightForm locationsDevelop and maintain an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and proceduresDevelop and coordinate all relationships with financial institutionsDevelop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reportingEnsure that records are maintained following generally accepted accounting principles#J-18808-Ljbffr