The Controller is responsible for managing Centra’s financial functions. The Controller will lead the accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, internal controls, and financial statement preparation functions and staff. As our Controller, you will assist the CFO and lead aspects of external and internal financial reporting. Additionally, the Controller will champion Centra’s FERST values, Core Leadership Principals, and be a Centra Culture Ambassador.

Core Accountabilities:

Lead Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, & Treasury Functions

• Oversees and reviews processes
• Reviews work for timeliness, completion, and accuracy
• Delegates tasks between themselves and staff, taking on high-risk and complex work as necessary
• Ensures company policies and procedures are enforced to protect the integrity of Centra and its financial interests
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Pursue continuous improvement and development in accounting procedures

Financial Statement Preparation & Financial Reporting

• Prepares monthly financial statements for all divisions
• Collaborates with CFO & FP&A Manager in communicating financial results to all levels of the organization
• Responsible for the maintenance and development of the accounting software system (Business Central) and general ledger
• Leads external financial compliance with government agencies
• Leads annual external audit preparation and assists audit staff with inquiries
• Assists FP&A Manager in preparation of budgets & forecasts
• Assists CFO in communication of financial results

People Management

• Works with the CFO to determine optimal staffing, skill sets and compensation; ensures the timely and effective hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation and management of staff
• Evaluates employee training programs, identifies constraints and weaknesses in staff and procedures, and takes the lead in training and coaching initiatives to effect improvements.
• Manages employee vacation scheduling and assesses the impact of absenteeism
• Conducts monthly performance conversations with staff
• Promotes the company culture and strategic goals with staff

What we offer:

• Employee Ownership – no single person, family, or third party owns Centra – we’re Employee Owned which means you’re a shareholder and we’re all accountable to one another
• Share Match Bonus – it works like an RRSP match, ask us more about this exciting bonus
• Growth and advancement opportunities – we have a culture of promoting from within!
• An award-winning company culture

Who are we?

OWN IT! It’s on the back of all of our shirts. This is because Centra is 100% Employee Owned and we believe in owning our actions and promises. We manufacture our own windows (hello, Canadian-made!), we install our own products (no third parties here!), and we have been in business for almost 40 years. We have had a lot of practice getting it right – that’s why we have the best warranty. “Where customers become family” is our slogan – and we mean it!

Grow your career with us, an Award Winning Company!

We won the National Award for “Best Managed Companies” in 2022! This award is Canada’s leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. Only the best are awarded this prestigious designation.

We also won the National WaterStone Award for “Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture”. This award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for fostering higher-performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage. We won because of our dedication, work ethic, and commitment to our culture.

Check us out:

Don’t forget to visit us on our website at centra.ca, Facebook under Centra Windows, and Instagram @Centrawindows to find out more about who we are. We want to know what you think and if we’re the right fit for you.