This Granite Club is looking for a full-time Controller who will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and internal controls of the club, including two direct reports and eight indirect within the accounts receivable, accounting and accounts payable teams. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations and efficient financial management to support the club's strategic goals. This position requires a hands-on solid communicator with technological, analytical and management skills.
Benefits of working for the Club

• Healthy and delicious daily food offerings in our Staff Cafeteria.
• Indoor parking for Employees.
• Exciting and diverse Employee events.
• Staff and their friends and family.
• Discounted Goodlife Fitness memberships
• Extensive medical and dental benefits for Employees and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish high financial standards and implement an environment of continual improvements for internal controls, accuracy and more efficient, automated accounting procedures.
• Review and maintain accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes to comply with legislation.
• Establish a strong internal control environment to minimize risk.
• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles, APSE.
• Coordinate and review the annual budget and quarterly forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual and pension audit. Coordinate annual operational audits.
• Ensures compliance with local, provincial, and federal government requirements.
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Developing and monitoring financial performance metrics for all operations
• of the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• Hire, train and retain skilled staff. Oversee training programs and identify training needs of staff.
• Review and approve all monthly reconciliations.
• Review all Club level and departmental reports and coordinate the presentations for the Board and Committees.
• Manage the Club’s cash flow, working with the bank, ensuring surplus funds are invested appropriately and borrowings are minimized, if any.
• Implement reporting as required to hold Operations accountable to their budgets and targets.
• Oversee pension regulatory reporting, including tax compliance.
• Oversee capital reporting and maintain 10-year forecast of Capital expenditures.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation required with knowledge of accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related discipline
• High level of computer literacy in accounting and business intelligence
• Strong Microsoft 365 skills
• SQL ability desirable
• 5+ years of experience with accounting management in multi-faceted operation
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis
• Working knowledge of federal, provincial and local tax compliance regulations and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed

About the Granite Club
The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.
The Granite Club is Canada's premier private Members' family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.
We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.
The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.
We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity!