Controller
Celeros Flow Technology View all jobs
- Burlington, ON
- $110,000-130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set the direction, tone, and management for the controllership and finance activities
- Clear understanding of material transactions and activities impacting the operating results
- Provides actionable business insights through detailed financial planning and analysis, with focus on sales forecasting, cost controls, capital deployment and working capital management
- In depth understanding and modeling of operational impacts to the P&L and Cash Flow based on various operational scenarios
- Hands-on management of site controllership team to own, manage and optimize balance sheet (B/S), P&L and cash flow (CF)
- Succession and top grading of finance team
- Drive finance projects based on business needs and cross functional support, as required
- Ensure that the business units’ financial results are reported in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with GAAP through periodic balance sheet reviews, communication of current issues and best practice sharing
- Ensure compliance with the following accounting standards:
- US and Local Country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
- Company policies and procedures
- Coordinates Tax and Treasury issues relating to the location
- Project management and operational execution impacting financial performance, including but not limited to manufacturing capacity planning, capital deployment, product pricing, percentage of completion accounting, and long-term service accounting
- Proactive management of external audits and coordination of timely implementation of corrective action
- Coordinates and performs compliance work, including maintaining proper internal control documentation, monitoring of control design and effectiveness, preparation, maintenance and review of self-assessment documentation and primary contact for Corporate or compliance matters.
- Generally, champions compliance oversight, driving the control environment throughout the business by monitoring and identification as well as leading improvement of compliance processes
- Establish and monitor financially based KPIs within each functional area.
- Plays key role in ensuring the financial area complies with laws and regulations; stays abreast of laws and regulations through professional reading, electronic professional websites and internal counsel.
- Analysis & reporting of inventory, purchase price variance, production order variance, various spending accounts, labor & efficiencies, etc.
- Provide monthly and annual forecasting and budgeting
- Partner with global product managers to understand market pricing requirements and where price escalation can be achieved
- Engage with Operational management, supply chain, engineering, and HR to optimize cost structure and global footprint
- All other duties as directed or modified
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SAP, HFM and AS400 experience desired
- Audit experience, preferably Big 4 Accounting firms
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Alignment to the strategic goals of the Company and financial philosophy within the business structure
- Strong analytical skills – able to assist in identifying and providing solutions to complex operational and financial issues as they impact the function. Able to create clear action plans.
- Attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with others through appropriate influencing and negotiation strategies
- Broad organizational business acumen, emotional intelligence, executive disposition and a strong bias for results
- Can meet commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Ability to work well under deadlines and to deliver results on time
- Self-starting with good organizational skills
- Strong business and financial analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and forecast financial results
- Ability to work in a team-oriented matrix environment that is fast-paced and demanding
- Ability to lead, manage, communicate, and build relationships with multiple functional areas within a matrix organization
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
- Minimum of 10+ years manufacturing costing and financial reporting experience with an automated system
- Public accounting experience is highly desirable; strong background with internal & external audit functions required
- SAP and AS400 experience preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Canadian equivalent (CGPA), preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferred