<p>Our East end manufacturing client is seeking a new Controller who reports to the Director of Finance. You perform and oversee a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting standards to control the organization's financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities & Duties:</strong></p><p><em>(Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following)</em></p><p><br></p><p>Financial Analysis:</p><p>• Review & consolidate AP/AR cash forecasts on a weekly basis</p><p>• Review sales order changes and reconcile on a weekly basis to backlog reports</p><p>• Perform analysis on costs and revenues of projects</p><p>• Full variance reporting, analysis and planning</p><p>• Intercompany payments and account reconciliations</p><p>• Work with project managers to review & report actual and forecasted costs, revenue, billings, margins and investigate project issues as they arise</p><p>• Responsible for producing internal management reports</p><p>• Respond to data requests using various databases</p><p><br></p><p>Inventory and System Controls:</p><p>• Monitoring accuracy of inventory flow in ERP system</p><p>• Review and maintain obsolescence provisions on a quarterly basis</p><p>• Develop and participate in new system procedures that improve the accuracy of inventory valuations and counts (RMA)</p><p>• Co-ordinate and attend periodic inventory counts as well as an annual count of the company’s assets</p><p>Month-end Close:</p><p>• Organize, undertake and delegate tasks within month-end close routines</p><p>• Prepare journal entries</p><p>• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations</p><p>• Preparation of year-end audited financial statements and notes</p><p>• Prepare and distribute monthly program-specific information to Project Managers</p><p><br></p><p>Management:</p><p>• Manage the Intermediate Accountant and Accounting Administrator, ensuring sufficient and appropriate coverage of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions throughout the year</p><p>• Liaise and maintain vendor records with 3rd party payment provider</p><p>• Back up as required for AP/AR functions</p><p>• Back up for Corporate credit card administration</p><p>• Ongoing cross-training between all Accounting Team functions</p><p>• Lead interim and year-end external audit requirements</p><p>• Lead and/or assist with governmental audits as required</p><p>• Prepare working sheets for Corporate Tax Return and SRED reporting</p><p>• Monthly Statutory filings</p><p>• Create and maintain departmental policies and procedures</p><p><br></p><p>Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes:</p><p>• Liaise with Database Administrator and Operational teams to support and test system enhancements related to reporting efficiency, operational controls, data integrity and table/application maintenance</p><p>• Reporting to U.S. parent company</p><p>• Prepare Stats Canada reports</p><p>• Other accounting projects and duties, as required</p><p>• Participate in other functional area initiatives as requested</p><p>• Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems</p>
<p>Due to our client growth, we are looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for our client in Kanata, ON. This role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with policies, and contributing to strategic financial planning. If you have a strong background in financial management and leadership, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the planning, organization, and evaluation of accounting, auditing, and financial activities for the organization.</p><p>• Develop and implement effective corporate financial policies, systems, and procedures.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial controls and act as a gatekeeper for sound financial practices.</p><p>• Prepare detailed financial statements, summaries, and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making.</p><p>• Coordinate financial planning and budgeting processes to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Analyze and adjust financial estimates while identifying key trends and opportunities.</p><p>• Supervise the creation and implementation of financial simulation models to enhance forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Assess financial reporting systems, accounting procedures, and investment activities to recommend improvements.</p><p>• Provide financial advice and support to managers and site-level financial teams as needed.</p><p>• Share responsibility for the oversight and supervision of the Finance team, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration.</p>
