Controller

We are seeking a Controller at The Brick, who will work directly with the Vice President of Finance at our Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Controller is a key finance business partner that engages with stakeholders across our entire organization and our senior leadership team to drive company performance.

As a designated accounting professional, you will have excellent working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards as well as operating performance measurement and financial budgeting, planning and analysis.  Your proven leadership experience in accounting and finance roles is a key attribute. The ideal candidate will be an energetic, engaging and focus driven team member contributing to our strategy development, execution, monitoring, evaluation, communication and adjustment to guide and support the success of The Brick.

Leadership, negotiation and collaboration, team engagement, a high knowledge of drivers of success and development of performance enhancing strategies should come naturally and be demonstrated as a key metric of your professional success.

Financial and operational analysis

• Serve as a key finance business partner, engaging with stakeholders across the organization, including members of the senior leadership team, to drive performance
• Prepare monthly variance analysis, including the analysis of sales, profitability and KPI performance versus plan and the prior year
• Assist in the development of operating budgets, financial forecasts, performance dashboards and KPIs for the Brick Division
• Lead the monthly balance sheet review process, ensuring all required reconciliations are prepared on a timely basis
• Take ownership of and update key operational models monthly including same store sales, store level P&Ls, and payroll models, along with overall expense management
• Evaluate and monitor if strategies are achieving their intended impact and partner to implement actions plans that improve performance

Accounting and financial reporting

• Oversee multiple functions of corporate accounting including the review and approval of journal entries related to various parts of the business such as store operations, merchandising, advertising and franchise
• Manage overall payroll accounting, accounts payables, capital assets, and employee expense claims

Other accountabilities

• Lead, develop and coach a team of finance and accounting professionals to drive performance and outcomes
• Identify and address opportunities to streamline financial processes using the company’s Oracle ERP system and MMHF
• Work with external auditors for interim reviews and year end audits
• Provide support for corporate accounting policy creation

• CPA designation required
• 10+ years of experience
• Strong sense of urgency and effective organization and planning skills
• People management and development expertise
• Strong negotiating skills and a talent for adjusting messaging to varied vendors and stakeholders
• Prior experience managing large and diverse teams
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, make decisions and problem solve
• Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail

• The opportunity to manage, lead, and grow the finance team in one of Canada’s most recognizable brands
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• A competitive Compensation and benefits package
• A flexible health and dental plan for you and your family
• A generous employee discount program for purchase
• Being part of an amazing, supportive, and collaborative team

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Our corporate team works from the office where leaders can connect with their teams. It’s an environment where we collaborate, share ideas, communicate in-person and achieve success together.

 If you’d like to apply for this role, please contact our recruitment team at careers@thebrick.com Attach your CV and tell us why you would be a great fit at The Brick!

The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to hrhires@thebrick.com