Tul - Controller

Overview

Manages plant finance, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and cost‑saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• financial reporting
• cash flow
• forecasting
• inventory count
• budgeting
• audit management

Tasks

-Clearly communicate by effectively presenting weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial results to the general manager and Corporate including explanations of variances of actual compared to prior forecast and budget. -They will prepare Cash Flow Action Plan (CAP Report) and review with GM and Director of Operations on monthly basis to improve cash position of plant and total MRE. -The Controller will create/support Cash Culture in the plant by engaging required resources (within the plant and/or Corp Martinrea), review accounts receivable aging each month and proactively follow-up on collections issues with subordinates and escalate to Corp Sales Group, as required, by following escalation protocols. -They will review and approve standard and non-standard journal entries each month. -They will provide support and contribute to the quality, environmental requirements and regulations as well as the implementation and maintenance of Martinrea Manufacturing Systems at the plant. -Effectively manage and take complete ownership and control of the finance department with respect to month-end reporting as well as day-to-day activities. -The Controller will, on a weekly basis, prepare and review the plants weekly forecast and communicate any changes from the previous weeks forecast to the General Manager and Corporate. On a monthly basis, they will explain the differences between the actual results and the previous weeks forecast, budgets and the previous month's actual results using the monthly financial bridge template. -They will actively participate in the quarterly physical inventory counts with plant operations and take a lead from finance side to support the count process. Ensure accuracy/validation of the counts and inventory valuation. -They will provide all the necessary information to the internal audit department during their audit and immediately address any concerns that are identified. -They will be the finance lead during new program launches by establishing a good mechanism of project cost tracking, monitoring and reporting in a timely manner. -Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders. -Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers; -Partners with the General Manager to educate and train departmental managers on the financial impact of their decisions, and hold them accountable to a predetermined budget. -The Controller will ensure timely completion of annual performance appraisals for team members, ensuring continuous development of staff. -They will comply with Corporate reporting requirements on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis ensuring compliance with Martinrea accounting policies and procedures. -The Controller is responsible for the review of the monthly reconciliation binder prepared by the financial team that provides support for all balance sheet accounts. -The Controller will 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 of the budgeted changes, cost saving initiatives, and new or lost business awards are correctly captured in the budget. -The Controller will 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 and by meeting audit deadlines. -Oversee the education and development of departmental staff while fostering an environment based on teamwork and accountability. -They will work closely with all departmental heads to identify any inefficiencies in processes and potential cost saving initiatives including freight costs savings, outsourced production parts savings, improvements in inventory management, reduced scrap, evaluate buy/make decision and develop/lead projects to ensure timely realization of the identified costs savings. -They will proactively provide continuous improvement ideas relating to both financial and production processes. -The Controller will thoroughly understand all capital spending projects prior to submitting to Corporate for review and approval, including payback calculations. Collecting and reviewing all information required for capital requests, ensuring all local approval has been received. -The Controller will implement and maintain internal controls at the plant to ensure compliance with the SOX/Bill198 TSX public company requirements.

Requirements

• as400
• excel
• cpa
• bill 198
• sox
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrates focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets and results through effective financial leadership. -Knowledge of Bill 198/SOX internal control requirements -Experience in working in an AS400 environment (CMS or Solarsoft experience is preferred) -Adopts a proactive approach and a perpetual willingness to get personally involved in order to increase the pace and efficiency and achieve Departmental, Plant and Company goals and objectives. -Desire and ability to learn about the business and understand the production process by attending and participating in daily production meetings and regularly walking through the production floor to develop the necessary link between the production processes and the financial statements. -Proven self-starter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems, provides effective direction and development for staff, and lead them by example. -Embraces the challenge of problem solving and identifying and implementing well thought through practical solutions. -Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word -A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a decentralized manufacturing environment with complete responsibility for the finance function; automotive experience is preferred -Demonstrates focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets and results through development and maintenance of operational and financial KPI's/Dashboards. -Managed a team of at least five direct reports with proven leadership and problem solving skills -An independent critical thinker who displays attention to detail -Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task -College diploma or University Accounting degree (CA, CMA or CPA designation preferred)

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Benefits

-Short term and long term disability coverage -Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities -401K with company match -Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement -Supplier discounts -Working in a great team environment -Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

About Mitchell & Associates

-Founded with a vision to offer high-quality engineering and project management services. -Expertise spans across diverse sectors, providing innovative solutions to complex challenges. -Specializes in delivering infrastructure projects, from residential developments to large-scale transport systems. -Known for handling multi-disciplinary projects, integrating engineering, design, and project management seamlessly. -Handles both public and private sector projects, including major transport and energy developments. -Successfully led projects for municipal, government, and commercial clients, with a focus on practical solutions. -Provides tailored engineering expertise, from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring quality and efficiency. -Operates internationally, with a proven track record of delivering high-value projects worldwide.

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