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Worth in the Workplace |
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Worth Personnel Group |
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Worth in the Workplace |
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SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER
Our client is a leading provider of enterprise risk solutions, with revenue in the range of $150 -200 Million USD.
Position Reporting to Senior Director, Finance, the Senior Manager, Finance will be responsible for providing best in class Order to Cash services and for establishing and maintaining appropriate processes and procedures to support the core business operations of the company.
Specific responsibilities include · Overall responsibility for the global revenue and receivables process, including revenue recognition of consulting, support and maintenance, managed services, travel re-charges, data and other revenue streams; · Participation with project team to implement new ERP system including time tracking and project job costing; · Management of the monthly close process in a timely manner including accurate reporting of the Company’s complex revenue, receivable, deferred income, and accrued income balances across all revenue generating entities; · Oversight of world-wide multi-currency invoicing process, including related sales taxes and withholding taxes; · Oversight of the worldwide collection process including regular status reports to Management; · Oversight of Changepoint time-tracking and billing system (soon to be replaced by an ERP system) for purposes of invoicing, revenue recognition and reporting; · Act as liaison between Global Support/Services department and Finance department on revenue recognition, collection and revenue forecasting issues; · Establishment and maintenance of efficient processes and controls; · Documentation of policies and procedures as required; · Other duties and projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic, results-oriented team player with 3-5 years of staff management experience and a minimum of 3 years related experience preferably in a professional services or software environment. Candidates will have a blend of the following: · Previous experience managing an accounts receivable and collections team. · Demonstrated success improving and automating complex processes, procedures and internal controls to better service internal and external customers; · Knowledge of revenue recognition issues, including US GAAP or IFRS; · Knowledge of Changepoint or other time tracking software. · Knowledge of Great Plains Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or other general ledger/reporting package.
Personal Skills Successful candidates will possess a combination of the following personal skills and attributes: · Strong organizational and project leadership skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and to consistently meet deadlines under pressure; · Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills; · Strong, confident and persuasive communication skills, both orally and written, with the ability to present and communicate ideas and concepts; · An individual who sets high performance standards for self and subordinates and who consistently displays sound, fundamental managerial skills and cares about the development of their team; · An individual who is adaptable and flexible and can operate effectively within an unstructured, fast-paced and evolving entrepreneurial organization with changing priorities |
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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Mutual funds / investment company requires a CGA or CA to be responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, tax filing, interest payments, short term cash investments, management fees and overall compliance and reporting issues relating to several companies within the company’s portfolio investments. This firm specializes in providing expansion capital to small and medium sized firms.
Position will report to VP of Finance. DUTIES Preparation of annual budgets Preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements Cash management, manage short term investments Preparation and filing of annual corporate tax returns. Financial Reporting: implement and manage comprehensive financial reporting requirements on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for the fund companies. Accounting: ensure that Fund and Head Office General Accounting and Accounts Payable requirements are met in conformance with GAAP and are enabled by strong internal controls Financial Systems: implement and maintain innovative, relevant and useful financial systems to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. |
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COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Our client is seeking a leader to manage their Compliance Department. You will manage and coordinate research, negotiate contracts with vendors, monitor branch and individual licensing decisions, provide legislative updates and perform compliance auditing as well as ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedures.
Successful candidate will have experience in both Canada and U.S. markets, including knowledge of Canadian Legislation (Licensing, Bonds, Business Registrations etc) and US Legislation (including Licensing, Bonds, Certificates of Authority, and the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act).
Reports to Vice President of Compliance and Project Management
GENERAL DUTIES Licensing · To ensure all licensing, registration, bonding and insurance requirements are met in conjunction with all appropriate departments and outsourced compliance partners · Tracking monitoring due dates adherence. · Price/contract negotiations with outsourced vendors · Branch licensing decisions · Review collector-licensing requirements (file count thresholds and legislative requirements associated with resource balancing). · Coordinate with finance to ensure that bonds, insurance, trust accounts and taxes are up to date
Legislation · To ensure compliance with all company, client, regulatory and legislative requirements governing our industry · Reporting to Sr. Team · Attend Industry meetings and events to stay in touch with potential risks · Performance of compliance/ branch /health & Safety auditing · Facilitate all Client / Regulatory Audit requirements · Competitive Research · To support and guide the Management Team on matters related to compliance. · To receive and coordinate research relating to issues · Proactive research to prevent risk, risk assessments · Coordinate interaction with various collection industry associations and vendors.
Internal Controls · To ensure that all correspondence generated (manual or system generated) is compliant with all legislative and client requirements prior to sending in conjunction with the letter creation process outlined in our Quality Assurance Procedures of the Quality Management System. · Approve Templates for compliance · Coordinate with IP/IT/IS to implement new and existing letters · Review periodic testing of vendors response · To ensure all incoming correspondence is handled in accordance with Company policies and procedures · To review, advise and approve all IVC scripts · To review, advise and approve supplier contracts as required · RFP/RFQ involvement as required |
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CONTROLLER
RESPONSIBILITIES Monthly Financial Statements · Journal entries, working papers, Prepare financial statements, analyze and report Annual · Proper closing procedures · Prepare complete audit schedules · Prepare final internal Financial Statements · Supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Government Reporting · General Ledger · Government Reporting · Oversee Reception and Administrative Staff
SOFTWARE Epics In-depth knowledge of production software Formulate and modify reports using Crystal Report Writer Responsible for upgrades, and new procedural changes as required Accpac In-depth knowledge of all modules A/R, A/P, PO, Inventory, Maintenance and G/L
Excel, Word and Crystal |
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FINANCIAL ANALYST, Planning and Reporting
Lead role, review and analyze trends, prepare forecasts, develop new organizational and reporting tools using worksheets, accounting experience, business degree in finance, strong IT skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Prepares forecasts and analyzes trends as assigned reviewing findings with related management · Provides analysis for the development of the business plan and ongoing forecast revisions · Assists in special investigations into problem areas and areas of opportunity · Collects and verifies the accuracy of information used for financial analyses, using internal and external reports, other departments, and published data as resources · Coordinates with other departments in the preparation of business and strategic studies · Assumes lead role in the development of new PC worksheets to fully automate planning, forecasting and reporting functions · Supports corporate with monthly reporting and provides Management with relevant MIS as required · Liaises with Home Office on Reporting and Planning matters · Performs financial reconciliations as required.
Qualifications· University degree or equivalent experience · Thorough knowledge of accounting principles · Strong analytical and organizational skills; proficient with Excel · Experience using PeopleSoft & ENVISION an asset, · Working towards an accounting designation. |
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INTERNAL AUDIT SPECIALIST
· Documents internal control procedures across the company to comply with Securities requirements for CEO and CFO certification of financial statements and internal controls by meeting with and interviewing various department staff. · Tests operational effectiveness of internal control processes and updates documentation as processes change. · Recommends process improvements and provides assistance to internal departments with recommended changes. · Completes process of opening L/C, follows up and executes the release of documents from the bank. · Ensures all original documents are received from our issuing bank in a timely manner in order to collect our goods from terminal and avoid storage charges. · Consolidates purchases in order to save L/C issuance fee from bank. · Designs and populates reporting system for lease tracking. · Assists in the implementation of the Electronic Funds Transfer and Fixed Asset systems in Great Plains. · Prepare month end journal entries, account analysis and other financial functions and other related duties and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS · Previous related work experience in Accounting/Finance or Auditing with a focus on Bill 198 or SOX 304/404 implementation · Ability to identify and provide recommendations for remediation of internal control gaps · Post-secondary education or equivalent degree in business · Highly developed analytical and detail orientation skills · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong interviewing and documentations skills
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
For national distribution company Responsibilities · Invoice entry, cheque processing and statement reconciliation. · Prepare month-end accruals and bank reconciliations. · Support the company’s month end and year end procedures and legal reporting requirements. · Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. · Supporting enhanced communication process with rest of the organization. · Strong skill-set in Microsoft Office products and able to construct, analyze and troubleshoot MS Excel spreadsheet models. · Ability to take direction and work in a team environment with good problem solving and organizational skills and the flexibility and reliability to handle multiple tasks. · Assist with Payroll as required
This position will require a minimum of 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. The successful candidate will have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. This position reports to senior financial staff. |
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / COLLECTIONS
A leader in agricultural sciences seeks an Accounts Receivable and Collections agent to administer receivables and collect on overdue accounts as per corporate policy.
Responsibilities · Contribute to the effectiveness of the department; identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending initiatives that support the corporation's goals · Communicate with appropriate parties to resolve any billing issues that may arise throughout the collection process · Assist customers with their questions and concerns; rectifying any payment issues · Collect amounts owing on assigned accounts as per assigned deadlines, ensuring customer accounts are analyzed and reconciled · Identify potential write off amounts or amounts that can be sent to collection agencies; escalating the collection effort when necessary · Prepare cheques for deposit; allocating funds to the appropriate customer accounts
Qualifications · Minimum 2 years in a collections role · Commitment to customer service; strong interpersonal skills · Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel · Exposure to SAP is an asset |
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COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST Toronto, Markham, Mississauga
Our client operates from a Head Office in the financial district of Toronto, and has 3 positions available, in Toronto, Mississauga and Markham
Summary Contact customers by telephone to negotiate appropriate resolutions to past due accounts. Update customer account information. Identify high risk accounts and develop strategies to help collect on delinquent accounts. Handle difficult accounts as assigned, including initiating legal action, foreclosures
Duties and Responsibilities · Contact customers by telephone whose accounts are past due, negotiates appropriate resolutions · Sends correspondence as appropriate in accordance with company policies and procedures. · Analyzes incoming delinquent accounts from computer system. · Learn collection processes and strategies by working with colleagues within the department. · Revises demographics and financial situations as necessary · Makes arrangements with customer to correct delinquency within authorized limits and according to company policies, procedures and customer service standards. · Updates customer account records as necessary. · Achieves individual goals in order to meet team and company goals. · Reassigns accounts to appropriate departments as required. · Discuss unique collection problems with Manager to further develop strategies when working delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate action. · Apply compliance; internal and operational risk controls · Report issues and operational loss events. · Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements · Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; preference given to College diploma or University degree Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Bilingualism (French/English) an asset. (Third language an asset) · Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written, basic typing skills; and a complete understanding of collections computer system. |
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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Details of positions listed below
General Accountant Senior Finance Manager Tax Accountant—CA Firm Financial Controller Compliance Manager Controller Financial Analyst, Planning and Reporting Internal Audit Specialist Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Receivable and Collections Collections Specialist |
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Please submit your resume (in Word format) as an attachment, with the title of the position in the subject line to resumes@worthpersonnel.com. We ask you to provide your salary expectations in the body of your email.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however are only able to reply to those qualified for the opportunity. |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTANT
Our client, a privately owned pharmaceutical company in Mississauga, requires a seasoned General Accountant who will be responsible for managing corporate daily accounting functions, as well as taking a proactive role in the financial wellbeing of the company.
Duties include * Month end and year end accruals * Yearly budget preparation * Analyzing various general ledger accounts * Process, reconcile, and maintain A/P and A/R in a timely manner * Payroll and expense management and processing * Generate sales and financial reports on a scheduled basis * Tax remittances, EHT remittances, payroll remittances * Other duties as assigned
Emphasis on budgeting and cash flow * Must have experience in multi department environment * Planning on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis * Able to create budgeting and cash flow projections
Strong interpersonal skills * To negotiate with vendors regarding terms, rates, payment schedules * Accounts Receivable for account resolution, problem solving
Strong Excel Skills * Must be able to run reports and manipulate data, creating ad hoc reports as required.
Assets * CGA designation * Supervisory Experience to oversee one direct report * Software - Preference given to candidates with Business Vision
Resumes to resumes@worthpersonnel.com (please attach resumes in Word format as an attachment). Please indicate your salary expectations in your email, and indicate “GENERAL ACCOUNTANT” in the subject line. |