EIC Shared Services' Finance Department has an available opportunity in Winnipeg, MB.
About Us
EIC Shared Services Inc. (ESS) is a subsidiary of Exchange Income Corporation (EIC), a diversified, acquisition-oriented corporation focused on opportunities in the aerospace, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. EIC Shared Services provides finance and accounting services to several subsidiaries within EIC’s Aviation segment including Calm Air International, Perimeter Aviation, Keewatin Air and Custom Helicopters, among others. Our group consists of 75+ people.
Role Description
The Controller is a member of the senior leadership team at EIC Shared Services and is one of a team of Controllers who collectively provide leadership and governance of the accounting and financial reporting function for ESS and its supported subsidiaries within a shared services model. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role works closely with peer Controllers to ensure consistency, collaboration, and best practice sharing across entities.
This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, a strong process and controls environment, and consistent accounting standards across the organization. The Controller partners closely with the CFOs of supported entities, serving as a trusted finance partner and advisor who equips CFOs with clear, actionable financial insights to support informed decision making. In this capacity, the Controller balances financial stewardship with proactive decision support, translating financial results, trends, and risks into meaningful guidance for entity leadership.
The Controller leads and mentors the Assistant Controller(s), oversees audit and tax compliance, and collaborates cross functionally and with fellow Controllers to drive efficient, scalable accounting processes. Through strong partnerships with CFOs, peer Controllers, and senior leaders, the Controller supports both operational excellence and the strategic priorities of the entities served.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Governance
- Provide senior leadership over accounting and financial reporting activities across ESS supported entities.
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, financial standards, and internal control frameworks in accordance with IFRS and EIC requirements. Advising subsidiaries according to these standards, as required.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Finance and subsidiary leadership on accounting, compliance, and financial risk matters.
- Deliver financial insights and operational guidance to support executive decision making, budgeting and forecasting across entities.
- Ensure consistency and standardization of accounting practices across multiple companies.
- Provide financial leadership on special projects, acquisitions, and integration initiatives.
- Provide proactive financial analysis and preliminary assessments to CFOs, including identification of trends, risks, and emerging issues, and clearly demonstrating the financial impact of changes in performance, assumptions, or business decisions to support timely and informed decision making.
Accounting Operations Oversight
- Oversee all core accounting functions, including general ledger, receivables, payables (in partnership with the Office Manager), payroll accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting.
- Provide final review of month end, quarter end, and year end financial results.
- Ensure timely, accurate preparation of consolidated and subsidiary financial statements.
- Resolve complex or non routine accounting matters.
Leadership of the Assistant Controller Function
- Lead, mentor, and develop Assistant Controller(s) and other subordinate employees.
- Provide escalation support, second level review, and performance management.
- Support succession planning and capacity planning within the accounting function.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Support and oversee the Assistant Controller(s) in managing internal and external audit requirements, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements.
- Provide guidance and oversight for coordination with external auditors, tax authorities, and professional advisors, ensuring high quality execution and timely delivery.
- Ensure consistent audit readiness across supported entities and work with Assistant Controller(s) to address, resolve, and prevent audit findings effectively.
Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee financial systems and ERP environments, ensuring data integrity and effective use.
- Support system integrations, process improvements, and reporting enhancements.
- Ensure development and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Act as a strategic liaison with key stakeholders to support change management initiatives, ensuring successful adoption of process improvements and system changes.
Hours of Work & Location:
- Full Time – Monday to Friday
- Additional working hours may be required to furnish business needs, including but not limited to month end, quarter end, and year end processes.
- All employees are required to work in the office. We believe team members benefit from in-person learning and this provides a more meaningful work experience and growth opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- CPA designation or overseas equivalent (required)
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Controller or a comparable role
- Priority will be given to candidates that have worked in high-volume, acquisition-based and/or shared services environments in a Controller capacity.
- Experience supervising and mentoring a team.
- Demonstrated success in meeting tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills when analyzing financial data.
- Willingness to share ideas, find solutions and improvements and support others to be successful.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to build strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders, financial management and fellow team members.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Experience with Great Plains Accounting system is an asset.
- Experience working in a shared services environment is an asset.
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
EIC Shared Services is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those we are interested in interviewing will be contacted.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
