Job Description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde\'s industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Controller, Homecare (Full-Time) - Mississauga, ON

The Controller will report to the Vice President of Finance and will be a key business leader responsible for Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, cost control, asset management and business decision support for Medigas, the healthcare division of Linde Canada, Inc. The Controller will collaborate with senior management to position the business for financial growth and to ensure that the company meets or exceeds its financial commitments. Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and effective financial processes, systems and controls to ensure compliance with Corporate policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with leadership and associates to improve financial performance and understanding of key financial drivers and metrics.
• Oversee monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials
• Provides business unit performance evaluations (reporting and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual results)
• Assist with the creation of effective senior leadership reporting packages that can be shared with key stakeholders including process and business leaders
• Support senior management in the evaluation and execution of new business opportunities
• Prepare financial analysis to support investment decisions
• Support functional leaders to achieve productivity/cost Improvement. Proactively promote cost and headcount controls.
• Improve working capital with focus on accounts receivable and inventory in conjunction with the Business Process Lead
• Evaluate financial processes and systems to drive continuous improvements in efficiency, internal controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Maintain internal accounting control and SOX compliance. Support internal and external audits.
• Participate or lead special projects as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate \xe2\x80\x93 Finance or Accounting, Professional Designation (CPA CA, CPA CMA)
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Accounting and Finance experience
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting required
• Experience working within a Healthcare environment preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to thoroughly understand a business\'s strategy and determine linkages to financial initiatives and drivers.
• Ability to effectively manage people, projects, and tasks ensuring appropriate responsiveness and priority.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization and influence processes across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Highly computer proficient, including advanced capabilities with Excel
• Knowledge of financial and ERP systems

Competencies:

• Ability to influence and build strong business partnerships
• Ability to switch quickly and effectively between high level strategic thinking / analysis to detailed reviews/deep dives
• Strong analytic skills; able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate results in a clear/concise manner

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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