Controller - #439954

Controller (Finance)

Full Time | Saskatoon, SK

Consider elevating your career in the land of living skies! Rise Air is on the lookout for a Controller to join our team in Saskatoon overseeing all aspects of financial accounting management and the full financial close cycle ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency.

Why You Can't Miss This Opportunity:

• Comprehensive health benefits program cost shared equally with Rise Air. Life- and short-term disability, accidental death and disability and group life insurance are mandatory. Coverage for extended health care, dental and vision benefits is optional.
• Group RRSP: your contributions will be matched by the Employer in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policy.
• Employee and family assistance program for you and your family members.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee recognition program.
• Mandatory training provided by the Company at no cost to you.
• MyID Travel after six months of employment.
  
  

What the Job Entails:

• Develop, document and implement the Accounting Department's goals, policies, procedures, methods, projects and controls.
• Manage full cycle accounting including month end close, financial reporting and general ledger maintenance.
• Oversee Treasury management including cash flow forecasting and day to day banking requirements.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (ASPE) and Canadian tax regulations.
• Assists VP Finance in achieving planning and execution of various financial aspects for the Rise Air group of entities.
• Provides data, reports and other information to assist in the preparation of the annual budget whilst coordinating with other departments concerning short- and long-range fiscal needs and plans as required.
• Prepares monthly and year-end financial statements and financial statement packages, as well as ad-hoc financial reports, analysis, and reporting governed by provincial and federal regulations, in accordance with required time frames.
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• CPA Designation required
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting. Preference will be given to candidates with up to two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Multi-entity or aviation experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in accounting and financial planning systems, including implementation of new systems or modules is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in strengthening internal controls and processes including developing and establishing financial policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to effectively direct and supervise others.
• Experience with business intelligence and other areas of corporate financial and non-financial reporting is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze financial data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion that have been tailored to their audience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  
  

Why Rise Air?

Rise Air is Saskatchewan's largest full-service airline, proudly 100% Indigenous-owned, and committed to building an inclusive, inspiring, and supportive workplace. Furthermore, Saskatoon is a great place to live and raise your family, offering more than a job, but the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant, affordable, growing province, a positive environment, inspiring culture, strong values and offering career growth.

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, and we're happy to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities or medical necessities.

We're going places - and we want you to join us. Apply today!

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Rise Air is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome Indigenous people with all levels of education and experience to help build a more inclusive and representative airline. We work towards creating a respectful environment to explore, learn and communicate and our programs are directly influenced by our organizational values of safety, service, integrity, sustainability and passion. We actively recruit individuals who add their diverse voices and contributions that define the success of our company. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have a disability or medical necessity, please notify us and we will work together on your accommodation request. Preference is given to qualified Indigenous applicants who apply for positions with Rise Air.

Acknowledgement of Territories

We respectfully acknowledge that we are situated on the territories of Indigenous peoples who have occupied these lands for thousands of years, including the First Nations of Treaty 6 (Saskatoon, Prince Albert, La Ronge), Treaty 8 (Black Lake, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids, Uranium City), and Treaty 10 (Lac la Ronge, Hatchet Lake, Wollaston Lake, Buffalo Narrows), as well as other on-Treaty First Nations and Metis. We recognize that we benefit from the lands. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of reconciliation is honoured and respected and together we are inspiring Indigenization at the heart of Rise Air.