Corporate Controller in Ottawa, ON

Corporate Controller Job Description

Corporate controllers oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions of a company and should have strong knowledge of CGAAP and financial reporting. Businesses prefer candidates with a CPA, a master’s degree in business administration, and experience working in public accounting. The job typically requires 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including five years in a management capacity.

Typical corporate controller duties:

Managing accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting transactions.

Performing analysis on financial results, trends, costs, and budgets.

Preparing forecast reports for income, expenses, and earnings.

Ensuring that accounting activities are in compliance with CGAAP and reporting requirements.

Preparing tax schedules and returns, and ensuring that corporate income tax compliance is accurate.

Creating and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve, and document accounting issues.

Managing the annual audit process.

Creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

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ERP Solutions

Microsoft Excel

SAP S/4HANA

QuickBooks

ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

Accounting Functions

Perform Ad Hoc Financial

Reporting

Budget Processes

Auditing

Salary for Corporate Controller in Ottawa, ON

126881 - 179895

25th percentile

126881

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

154519

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

179895

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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