Controller (Term Contract)

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

$85K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting
  • Accounting Designation or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years Financial Accounting experience in a computerized environment
  • Exceptional analytical skills to troubleshoot effectively
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration
  • Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Preference for prior supervisory or management experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage the finance team through the complete accounting cycle
  • Provide analysis to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
  • Ensure compliance with financial contractual obligations for clients
  • Review client reporting and invoices for accuracy and timeliness
  • Conduct balance sheet analysis to maintain financial health
  • Provide support and address queries from management and auditors
  • Ensure adherence to company policies in operations

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuous learning
  • Opportunity to mentor and grow an accounting team
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
  • Collaboration with senior management
  • Emphasis on maintaining internal controls and financial integrity
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Controller is responsible for overseeing and reviewing the daily accounting operations of the team including preparation and review of ledger entries and reconciliations ensuring compliance with financial accounting policies and procedures and assisting in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, as well as providing financial insights that contribute to the strategic decision-making process.

In addition to financial accounting and reporting, the Controller will oversee the accounting and administrative functions related to accounts receivable, merchant services, and cash management activities. This role involves direct supervision of accounting staff, fostering professional growth through mentorship, goal setting, and performance evaluations. The Controller will ensure the effective utilization of accounting systems, maintain internal controls to protect organizational assets, and support various revenue initiatives.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Controller, we'd ask you to do the following for us:

  • Manage site finance team through full cycle accounting processes
  • Provide accounting and financial analysis to ensure accurate financial statements within specific deadlines
  • Ensure all financial-related contractual obligations for clients are being achieved
  • Review all clients reporting/invoices accurately and promptly
  • Review balance sheet analysis
  • Answer queries for and support Operations Management and Sr. Management
  • Address queries from internal and external auditors and the client
  • Ensure operations adheres to company policies


Think you have what it takes to be our Controller? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you'll be successful in the role:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting
  • Accounting Designation or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years Financial Accounting experience in a computerized accounting environment
  • Exceptional analytical skills and the initiative to solve problems
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team environment, both in the office and with Operations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Previous supervisory or management experience is preferred

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