Job Description

Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.

Reporting to the Vice President, Accounting & Finance, with regular interaction with the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for operational activities of the Finance department, including the accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Administration. CPA, MBA or relevant certification preferred.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a public mid-sized manufacturing/technology environment

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to work independently with excellent organization skills in assuming responsibility for managing multiple priorities.

• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a growing team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent computer skills, including experience in MS Excel and MS Word applications, with a willingness to develop a full working knowledge of the Company’s NetSuite ERP system.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Accounts Receivable function to ensure timely collection of customers payments.
• Managing AR team of 4, including team lead and coordinators.
• Manage credit approval process.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable function.
• Manage AP team of 3, including manager and coordinators
• Ensure proper level of authorization obtained for suppliers invoices and matching purchase orders to receipts/bills was completed along with payment
• Review semi-monthly payroll and quarterly commissions.
• Manage insurance risk and liaise with insurance providers.
• Liaise with the Treasury function to support cash inflows and outflows needs.
• Prepare various financial reports, analysis and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the external auditors and support the quarterly reviews and annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the team in ad-hoc projects, including the automation and streamlining of various processes to improve the reporting timeline and process improvement.
• Coach and develop an efficient and responsive team through mentoring, knowledge sharing and reinforcing best practices.

About Blackline Safety

Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs, and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN). To learn more about our company visit

Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

Disclaimer:
Please be advised that Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process. Be cautious of any unsolicited job offers or communications that appear suspicious

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