Controller

at  Blackstone Energy

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Blackstone Energy Services Inc. is an independent and unbiased energy advisor providing services to public institutions and private sector organizations to help them manage their energy budgets, consumption needs, and carbon reduction efforts. We are guided by our impassioned vision to take all of our clients to net-zero by 2050 and have won three consecutive Canadian Business Excellence Awards. Since 2003, we have been helping our clients save, sustain and thrive in the built environment by developing custom energy management solutions for cost and consumption improvements, conservation and efficiency, carbon advisory, and renewable generation.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA designation;
• Proven experience (minimum 6 years) as a controller and/or accounting supervisor overseeing financial/accounting activities and internal controls, or equivalent experience
• Experience in taxes an asset
• System familiarity with Quickbooks, MS Office Suite, InFocus or other enterprise software an asset
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, initiative and financial rigour in carrying out responsibilities
• Must exhibit both autonomous initiative and be team-oriented
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Advanced financial modelling skills using MS Excel and other modelling applications
• Sound business management acumen with proven people management (coaching/mentoring) skills, interpersonal and communication skills
• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including ability to research, identify and simplify complex issues
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with departments and stakeholders

• Working with team members and internal partners, spearhead the preparation of all periodic accounting and financial reporting and variance analysis within the established corporate deadlines
• Assist with the preparation of the annual business plan / budget and quarterly forecasts; identify related risks and opportunities
• Support client profitability analysis and manage/prepare client related reporting
• Manage the AR and AP function and team members, ensuring timely collection/disbursements, correct coding and HST treatment
• Oversee revenue / deferred revenue recognition process ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal policies and controls.
• Preparation, review and/or approval of month end reconciliation (e.g. client billings and supplier invoices), client rebates, transactional processes and journal entries
• Assist with payroll related remittances/reporting when needed
• Ensuring financial risks are monitored, identified, and processes/controls are implemented to mitigate any risks identified.
• Manage and control access and authorization within the various online banking platforms, review and approval of EFT and wire payments
• Oversee revenue / deferred revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and controls.
• Ensuring overall organizational financial compliance with regulatory bodies and legislative requirements (e.g., CRA) and 3rd parties
• Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization, and improvements on data/systems
• People management - train and develop team of four
• Vendor and client onboarding (including contract, client set up, banking information, etc.)
• Track customer deposit accounts and ensure proper documentation (invoice vs. progress approval certificate) is issued to draw down on funds; Reconcile bank accounts for client money held by Blackstone
• Collaborate with internal partners and departments for finance-related requests and queries