Controller

Description

• General coordination of the annual audits;
• The Controller reports to senior management and is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making;
• Supervising the maintenance of the Standard cost files;
• Reviewing and upgrading plant accounting activities for ensuring all systems are properly developed and maintained to meet the financial reporting timetables;
• Supervising the preparation and interpretation of plant financial statements;
• Supporting the organization's efforts toward continuous improvement;
• Determining the excess and obsolete inventory amounts;
• Providing good customer service to all customers, both internal and external; and
• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing mentorship and training support to financial personnel;
• Maintaining oversight of cash flow requirements for the operation and communicating any currency risks or exposures;
• Establishing procedures for ensuring sound financial control of plant assets;
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders
• Coordinating with the Plant Manager for the preparation of the plant's annual budget and monthly forecasts, including issuance of budget instructions, comparative data, timetables and forms;
• Preparing Statutory and Operational Accounts;
• Evaluating and assisting in the preparation of all capital expenditure requests;
• Supporting the organization's goals and values;
• Analyzing and counseling Plant General Manager and Staff on variances from plant goals and plan;
• Directing the annual physical inventory;
• Supporting Corporate Tax department in preparation, review and filing of tax accounts;
• Directing the audit of completed capital projects for ensuring projected profitability and return on investment stated in the original appropriation is achieved;
• Adhering to Plant, Division and Corporate deadlines.
• Directing the preparation of interpretive financial analysis of plant operations;
• Maintaining control procedures for ensuring spending is within approved limits;
• Demonstrating teamwork by collaborating with others for improving overall standards of performance and service;
• Evaluating and reconciling the physical inventory results;

Requirements

• Experience partnering with operations and management teams to support productivity analysis, cost control, and financial performance monitoring;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Familiarity with internal financial controls and audit processes.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential financial information;
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is considered an asset;
• 10+ of progressive experience in senior accounting and financial management roles, such as Controller, Finance Manager, or similar positions, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment;
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly close processes;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams;
• Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting and financial reporting systems, as well as standard financial software used in corporate environments;
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for financial analysis and reporting;
• Demonstrated experience overseeing general ledger activities, internal controls, cost analysis, and operational finance support;
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance