Financial Controller

Position Accountabilities:

·         Responsible for all financial statements, internal and external audits, budgets and forecasts. Key point of contact with external auditors.

·         Responsible for expanding, training and overseeing daily operations of the accounting department.

·         Leadership in implementation of ERP across the company with a focus on manufacturing costing, and on our multi-entity, multi-currency financial reporting structure.

·         Development of global transfer pricing program and other tax planning initiatives.

·         Development, implementation and monitoring of internal policies and procedures

·         Assistance with negotiation and review of agreements with suppliers and customers

·         Control and monitoring of all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies.

Skills and Experience

·         Maintains an in-depth understanding of accounting principles, practices, procedures and controls; and demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures

·         Must have strong technical skills combined with a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of the business.

·         Experience with prior ERP implementation, and knowledge of ERP/Accounting systems, including process mapping, strong operations acumen, and report writing

·         The ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients, across cross-functional company teams, is critical to success.

·         Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

·         Knowledge of SOX requirements is an asset

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance with CMA, CGA or CA Designation.

·         5-7 Years post designation experience in a finance leadership role