Controller/Management Accountant
Fort McMurray, Alberta

Based in Fort McMurray Alberta, Tridon Communications is the leading locally owned and independent supplier of communication equipment and services. Tridon has over one hundred staff members who provide sales and service, and who deliver Tridon's corporate mission to "lead our markets with innovative and effective communications technologies, relentless in our passion for absolute customer satisfaction." Tridon is a full line Motorola Dealer, an authorized Motorola Service Supplier, and an authorized TELUS Mobility Dealer and Customer Care Centre. They also provide path studies, RF engineering, tower maintenance, evacuation and alarm systems, mine truck dispatch systems, wireless LAN, and many other services. Learn more about Tridon at www.Tridon.com.

The Position

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Controller / Management Accountant is responsible for measuring and reporting financial information that helps managers make organizational decisions. The incumbent will also apply the principles of accounting to provide the financial information necessary for the planning, financial protection and growth of the organization. He or she will establish and maintain financial policies, will help to streamline and then maintain operational systems, and will professionally liaise with management colleagues on all aspects of finance in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparing regular financial statements and accounts, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flow and variance analysis and commentary
• Producing an operating profit and loss account and balance sheet to create accurate and timely financial information which meets regulatory and business requirements
• Carrying out internal audits and providing external auditors with company reports and financial data
• Consolidating and interpreting financial data from various profit and cost centers to ensure that accurate and timely business information is presented to the executive team to assist them in decision making
• Leading the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the company and ensuring that individual profit and cost centers have all necessary information for effective budget requirements

• Analyzing sales figures and making business forecasts
• Monitoring expenditure against budgets and advising managers of any significant variances
• Development and analysis of Key Performance Indicators, and providing reports and advice to the executive team about them
• Liaison with business line managers on performance reporting and analysis
• Managing the company's payroll, credit control and stock control systems
• Redesigning and managing the operational systems to ensure they are user friendly and streamlined

• Monitoring spending, costs and budgets
• Recommending ways to increase profits, and presenting these ideas to the executive management team
• Helping with organizational decisions by forecasting costs and the financial implications of manager or executive-led initiatives

• Managing a staff of four, and recruiting and managing new staff based on needs
• Maintaining an awareness of developments in the field of management accountancy to ensure the continued provision of a high-quality professional service
• Ensuring that all insurance requirements for coverage of Tridon's assets is maintained

Education and Experience

The successful incumbent will have a qualification in accounting or a related discipline (likely a CGA or CMA), and three to five years of experience in a similar role. The position requires experience with managing and streamlining operational systems, including computerized accounts and purchase order systems, and with projecting and analyzing company financial data. The incumbent will have excellent communication skills and previous human resources management experience, and will use his or her leadership skills to ensure the operations team is effectively managed.

Candidates with a commitment to educational excellence and continual learning are encouraged to submit an electronic application in confidence including a cover letter quoting "CEO for SRSD" and briefly outlining your educational philosophy, and your resume to :

Competency Requirements

Leadership and Relationship Management - The incumbent has a desire to meet a high standard of performance to ensure employees view him or her as an effective and efficient leader and role model at Tridon. He or she will have a positive outlook and will project an assurance in his or her ability to be successful, to meet challenges, and to overcome obstacles. This will include the ability to manage stress effectively, take setbacks in stride and to bring situations under control.

Financial Analysis: The team member will be able to analyze complex financial transactions, and to develop accurate financial projections and models which indicate the possible financial impacts on the organization of changes to operational management strategies. He or she will also possess knowledge of tax principles and their impact on the organization.

Financial Risk Management: The team member will have to evaluate financial alternatives against risks and obligations, help to implement an appropriate risk management process to ensure the financial health and position of the organization, and ensure appropriate insurance coverage for the organization's assets.

Decisive Analysis and Judgment: The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to create and analyze financial statements, projections and reports, and identify opportunities for improved financial management. He or she will efficiently and effectively processes and assesses situations and uses factual information from a variety of sources to make decisions. The team member will understand when decisions require input and when they don't, and will ask the right questions to get the information needed.

Business Acumen: The team member will have strong financial management and reporting skills and has an entrepreneurial mindset.

Strategic Perspective: The incumbent will adopt a long-term view of the organization's strengths and weaknesses and of industry trends as it pertains to the organization.

Maintaining Direction: The incumbent will monitor his or her progress towards a goal and will make adjustments when necessary. He or she will review and fine tune plans and multiple priorities on an on-going basis, establish procedures for regular review of progress and is accessible and available for questions, problems and issues that require attention.

Results Oriented: The incumbent will be driven to meet a high standard of performance and will demonstrate a dedication to quality service.

Dedication to Quality: The team member will have commitment to continuous improvement of financial and business practices, policies and products.

If you have the desire and ability to function at both strategic and operational levels, possess a collaborative leadership style with a proven track record of implementing and managing structured processes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, including the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business recommendations, please forward your résumé electronically, in confidence to Meyers Norris Penny at: lisa.schubert@mnp.ca by May 5, 2008.

We thank all who apply. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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