Controller - Director Finance

I am in search of a dynamic Controller / Finance Director who is passionate about managing a market-leading product portfolio. This role will report to the Vice President, Finance.

In the role, you will provide leadership and coordination of Company accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal control, and budget management functions.

You will also be a key financial advisor for our dynamic Operations Team in cost accounting and financial planning processes, supporting the development and delivery of the company's short- and long-term objectives.

Looking for a team player with strong technical accounting knowledge, business acumen, demonstrated leadership and people development, innovative ideas, excellent communication skills, and a drive to win.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Company accounting processes, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and budget management functions.
• Plan, organize, and direct the day-to-day activities of General Accounting, AP, AR, and Costing.
• Drive operating discipline in tracking and analyzing monthly actual P/l, B/S, and cash results vs forecast, risks and opportunities, gap closing processes.
• Report timely, completely & accurately all financial and accounting information, including financial reports required by Company management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure Company accounting procedures conform with both Canadian and U.S GAAP and are consistent with Company Accounting Policies.
• Lead and Manage the FP&A process. analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget, forecast, and prior year
• Ensure that all established policies, rules, regulations, and agreements are followed. Ensures that all department processes and procedures are appropriately documented and complied with.
• Support VP of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering and Operations Team in developing financial and cost accounting processes and reporting, as well as financial analysis needed for decision-making.
• Maintain an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of internal controls.
• Administer & monitor various transfer pricing relationships/reporting.
• Recommends and monitors benchmarks for measuring and improving financial and operating performance.
• Coordinate the various tax compliance reporting, including statutory financial statements, and act as Company representative for any financial and taxation audits, both internal and external.
• Review business contracts and agreements with vendors and ensure any accounting and reporting issues are properly identified, addressed, and accounted for under accounting principles and company accounting policies.
• Assist in financial presentations for senior management and multifunctional meetings.
• Develop and coach the team and build the organizational financial capabilities.
• Manage and direct team performance, development, recruitment, and retention to accomplish the department's goals and objectives effectively.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required, accompanied by a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting, internal audit, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Canadian and U.S. GAAP and federal and provincial financial and taxation regulations.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position in a mid-sized manufacturing environment. Experience working with one of the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) is highly desirable.
• Strong operational and cost accounting experience.
• Team player who is able to influence others within the business and functional teams.
• Ability to work under tight timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Passion for technology, desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big inspirations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort in working across functions and with different levels of management.
• A creative and courageous leader who can manage in an environment of change.
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