About the position
The Controller – Finance Functional Lead role is a dedicated project role responsible for leading the detailed business requirements, training, and support to deliver the successful implementation of D365 finance modules and related integrations through optimized systems and processes. The role is required to develop and maintain a super-user level of knowledge and understanding of the associated financial systems functionality, configuration, integration points, and business logic. The role is required to provide substantiated advice for the implementation of best business practices.
The role requires comprehensive subject matter expertise of end-to-end financial accounting, financial planning, reporting, and analysis, and is required to understand and adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as to internal standards and policies.
Responsibilities
This role is also responsible for leading the project’s finance key users, through sound employee coaching and development.
Main responsibilities include:
- Project Management – Establish processes and procedures to effectively manage the timely completion of project deliverables for all finance-related modules. This includes but is not limited to AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, leases, procurement, projects, taxation, financial planning, and reporting modules. Effectively execute detailed requirements gathering, the development and execution of required test scripts, and support the creation of training and documentation requirements.
- Data Integrity – Process, cleanse, and verify the integrity of existing data prior to integration into the new system. Ensure new system requirements capture appropriate and essential data, and required controls.
- Project Risk – Support the Risk & Compliance role in the identification of key project risks for control requirements through engaging relevant project stakeholders. Ensure the appropriate execution of data management practices for the financial function, including ownership, processes, and controls.
- Systems and Process Optimization – Develop a strategy and action plan to optimize the effectiveness of finance processes through the efficient use of systems and data integration; assess, re-design and build finance processes to ensure standard controls are embedded in the process with a focus process improvements to minimize process waste while maximizing the value delivered to customers.
- Financial Consultancy – Provide financial expertise, support, and guidance to project teams and leadership to enable effective decision-making and achievement of short- and long-term goals.
- Coaching and Employee Development – Achieve optimal team performance by creating a culture of coaching through consistent feedback and mentoring; broaden thinking, identify strengths and development needs, clarify milestones or measures of success, and create accountability for achieving established goals.
Qualifications
What do you need to be successful?
- CPA designation
- 8+ years of progressive experience in an accounting role
- Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Ability to coach, manage, direct and develop others is required.
- Experience working under IFRS legislation
- Experience in previous ERP implementations
- Strong technical and analytical skills; high attention to detail
- Process improvement driven
- Able to translate strategic direction into tactical operational plans
- Highly effective at communicating, collaborating, building relationships, and influencing others
- Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills
- Effective time management, organization, and prioritization capabilities
- Confidentiality and discretion required
- Fluency in English.
It would be great if you also had
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 considered an asset
Location
ANBL Project Galileo Operations Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with possibility for hybrid work arrangements.
Note
We can only consider those with valid Canadian work authorization for the role (citizenship, Permanent Residency, or open work permit)
To apply
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What's in it for you?
Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) operates under 5 Core Values: WOW your customers, Be mindful, Dare to do better, Celebrate success and last but not least, Have fun. Being part of the ANBL team means being part of an organization that values its employees. In addition to offering a market competitive salary, we ensure that our employees can enjoy Work-Life Balance, Professional & Personal Growth, and Service Opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: ANBL offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and a generous pension plan. Employees also have access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy, and opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements.
Professional & Personal Growth: ANBL offers many types of internal and external activities to support your development needs, including a variety of online courses for professional development.
Service: ANBL values your contribution to your community; offering a paid volunteer day each year and many opportunities to contribute to your community throughout the year.
Only those under consideration will be contacted. We thank all those who apply! For more information about ANBL, please visit www.anbl.com.