Controller
Our client, a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules and complex fluid management systems is looking for a Controller to join their team.
Qualifications:
- College diploma or University Accounting degree (CPA designation preferred)
- 5 years (min) of hands-on leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferably automotive
- Managed a team of at least three direct reports
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, working knowledge of Word, and PowerPoint.
Success Factors:
- Demonstrates focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets, and results.
- Providing accurate and timely information to the management team, taking the initiative to identify and implement costs saving projects that will assist in improving the overall profitability of the plant.
- Desire and ability to learn about the business and understand the production process.
- Ability to identify potential risk areas and establish prudent financial stewardship and safeguarding of assets.
- Oversee the education and development of departmental staff while fostering an environment based on teamwork and accountability.
- Educate and train departmental managers of the financial impact of their decisions.
- Clearly communicate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results including explanation of variances of actual compared to forecast/budget.
- Embraces the challenge of problem solving and identifying and implementing well thought through practical solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the entire accounting function at the facility, including cash and bank, accounts receivable, inventory, capital assets, accounts payable, inter-company transactions and other related accruals.
- Take a leadership role in the entire preparation of the annual budget for the plant including involving various departmental managers in the development of manpower and controllable spending budgets to encourage accountability and ownership of plant/department performance vs. budget. Work closely with the General Manager to ensure that all the budgeted changes, cost saving initiatives, and new or lost business awards are correctly captured in the budget.
- Manage the annual external audit for the plant by completing the year-end audit kit with all the required supporting reconciliations and documentation, ensuring that no audit adjustments are identified during the audit.
- Mentor the accounting team ensuring continuous development of staff.
Working Conditions
- Office environment and plant floor.
- Ability to travel outside of Canada as necessary.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Leadership role in manufacturing environment: 5 years (preferred)
- Controller: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person