Controller

This is a hybrid position.

To be considered for the position of the Corporate Controller, you must have 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment and minimum 3 years as a Controller. The Corporate Controller's duties include:

• Monthly Financial Reporting: Manage and support the preparation of trial balances, account level reviews, and consolidated financial reports.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing annual budgets and provide support for short- and long-term financial planning, including Profit & Loss, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasting.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct analyses on financial performance (monthly, quarterly, yearly) and report variances against budgets or forecasts.
• Accounting Cycle Management: Full oversight of the daily operations of the accounting department for multiple entities, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll cycles.
• Audit Management: Oversee and coordinate effective and efficient financial audits for the company.
• Internal Controls: Review and recommend internal controls to safeguard company assets, and ensure compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
• Tax Filing and Compliance: Ensure timely filing of all required taxes, including corporate, local, provincial, and international taxes.
• Tax Strategy: Maintain and implement transfer pricing strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Liaison with Regulatory Bodies: Interact with government bodies such as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and other international tax authorities.
• Team Management: Lead the accounting team, assign work, set objectives, and evaluate team performance.
• Collaboration with Other Departments: Work closely with operations teams, finance teams, and senior executives to coordinate financial reporting and decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Review and improve accounting processes and procedures, implementing more efficient practices and systems.
• Cash Flow Monitoring: Oversee cash management activities, ensuring adequate liquidity and forecasting future cash requirements.
• Cash Disbursements: Approve cash disbursements, including vendor and employee payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Cost Accounting and Manufacturing: Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including margin reporting and cost analysis.
• Cost-saving and Revenue Opportunities: Identify areas for revenue generation or cost savings, and collaborate with management or executives on implementing such opportunities.
• Special Projects: Participate in and lead special projects or new initiatives as required by the organization.