POSITION: Controller DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: VP Finance
POSITION SUMMARY:A hands-on position to oversee a finance department of a multi-national company with several subsidiaries. The Controller will maintain a robust system of internal controls, manage and safeguard working capital and cash flow, prepare monthly/annual financial statements and budgets and coordinate external audit and tax preparation.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports:
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting staff
Accounting Policies and Procedures:
- Responsible for integrity of internal controls in all operating companies and geographical locations.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts payable, ensuring timely receipt and payment.
- Oversee fixed assets capital, requests, purchases and depreciation.
- Review revenue cutoff and accruals on a monthly basis.
- Prepare weekly cashflow forecast.
- Review and approve regular vendor payments in accordance with forecast and payment terms.
Financial Statements & Budgets:
- Monthly statements and reporting of subsidiary companies to consolidation.
- Ensure all reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in a timely fashion.
- Responsible for preparation and adjustment of reserve accounts on a monthly basis.
- Management and departmental reporting.
External Audit & Taxes:
- Assist VP Finance with auditors to complete audited financial statements.
- Assist and liaise with auditors to complete annual tax returns and filings.
- Ensure regular corporate and sales tax filings and instalments are filed and paid in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Preference will be given to candidates with a CPA designation and proven leadership qualities in a Manufacturing company.
Experience: 5-10 years experience of financial reporting/financial management for a multi-national company.
Specific Skill, Ability and Knowledge: - Analysis of complex accounts and identify areas of concern.
- Well-organized
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal effectively with customers and suppliers as well as internal departments including Sales, Service, Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing personnel.
- Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), EPICOR experience an asset.
This opportunity is an existing role.
Salary range based on experience: $130,000 - $170,000
AI: Is not used during the hiring process
