Controller

SFM provides an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our staff. We're committed to providing a positive workplace where every individuals' uniqueness is embraced, respected and valued.
- **Why Choose SFM?**
At SFM, you'll get to play a part in a stimulating industry that sits at the intersection of art, communication, and technology. You will be surrounded by a team of passionate people that instill everything they do with a contagious vigor. Join our team to learn and contribute to an industry going (and growing) through a transformation where modernization and diversification are key to our success. So, if you're keen to be heard and empowered, grow your skillset, and are ready to roll up your sleeves and have fun, reach out to us!
**What you'll have at SFM**:
- Progressive, flexible work arrangements with benefits such as:
- A company-wide 4-day work week—a first in our industry
- Hybrid work model
- Flex-time arrangements
- 30-day per year allowance to work from anywhere, globally
- Car charging stations on premises.
- RRSP employer match program.
- Discounted employee pricing on products from the brands we distribute.
- Extended health benefits.
- A place at an organization that has perennially achieved status among Canada's Best Managed Companies.
**Job Statement**
Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
**Responsibilities**
- Oversee and lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting/finance department
- Manage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL and counsel, cost accounting, inventory management and accounting and revenue recognition
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, as well as year-end reporting
- Supervise and develop members of the accounting/finance team
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local, provincial, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Special projects
- Additional controller duties as necessary
**Qualifications**
- Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
- 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
- Advanced degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with producing financial statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
- Bilingualism an asset (verbal &
written)
The Controller will be required to speak to suppliers across Canada;
therefore, English is an asset
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and JD Edwards an asset
- Team player
**What We Do**
SFM is an award-winning* and industry-leading distributor and go-to-market service provider for the pro audio, musical instrument, live entertainment, and media production industries. This means we help ensure that inspiring brands like Shure, QSC, Pioneer DJ, Moog, and Casio are well represented in the Canadian market. Our company began over 40 years ago with a passion for the music industry and commitment to our staff and customers, and this continues today. We owe our success to an innovative and flexible approach, as well as the strong connections we build with the people we serve. SFM provides an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our staff, and we are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team!
If you have these qualities and would like to join our team, we'd love to hear from you! If this position isn't for you, and you know of someone who would be interested, we invite you to forward this position to them.
SFM has been awarded _**_Canada’s Best Managed Companies_**_, an internationally recognized and leading business management award by Deloitte for five consecutive years running._