Controller

The Controller will be responsible for corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, internal management reporting, as well as tax payments and filings. The Controller will assist in the preparation of the budget and/or forecasts, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Key Accountabilities

• Manages and oversees full spectrum daily accounting operations and functions, providing support/training and making recommendations for improvement and new processes as needed
• Mentor and lead the accounting team
• Prepares and publishes timely financial statements, including the preparation of regulatory and managerial reports and analysis
• Leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Evaluates financial reporting systems and accounting procedures and makes recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to senior managers and other department or regional managers
• Monitors and reports on financial performance metrics
• Supports development of short and long-term operational strategies
• Researches technical accounting issues for compliance
• Ensures quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Coordinates activities of internal and external auditors
• Manages and complies with government reporting requirements and tax filings

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide strong leadership in the accounting team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA is an asset
• 5 + years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager in addition to progressive overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with preparing financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/quarter end/year end close process

The Fine Print:

• This position is in Cochrane, Alberta
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

• Must be bondable and a criminal and credit record check is required

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

APPLYING WITH BVCU:

BVCU is strongly rooted in the communities we serve and have built considerable success by delivering exceptional service and products to our members to help built a strong financial future. We take great pride in the communities and are committed to helping them thrive. Total compensation includes Flex Days, vacation, RRSP program, and benefits, including an HSA.

At BVCU, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, and all other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain our talent from a diverse candidate pool. The credit union reserves the right to change job accountabilities and responsibilities as business needs dictate.

BVCU thanks you for your application, but we will only be contacting successful applicants. No phone calls please.