Job Description

Company DescriptionLGC Standards is a division of LGC Group, the UK\xe2\x80\x99s designated National Measurement Institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. We are a leading global manufacturer and service provider of quality assurance and research tools, supporting analytical needs in more than 120 countries worldwide. We use our expertise to produce to the highest standards, including ranges produced under ISO/IEC 17025 and accredited to ISO 17034. Our wide range of reference materials and proficiency testing schemes is complemented by our experience in outsourcing and customs, enabling us to adapt quickly to provide tailored solutions that meet our customers\xe2\x80\x99 analytical needs. We innovate and apply science in order to ensure the safety and integrity of products and services, in line with our vision of science for a safer world.We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven Full-Time Permanent Controller to join our LGC Analytical Standards team. This position is based out of Toronto, ON and reports into the Head of Finance for LGC Standards.What you\xe2\x80\x99ll doManage Finance Employees

• Ensure that all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company Policies & Standards of Conduct.
• Be responsible for the supervision of direct reporting Team Members.

• Maintain s.
• Set objectives and expectations.
• Establish personal development and training plans.
• Manage vacation schedules.
• Administer Performance Appraisal process.
• Administer salary and compensation.
• Identify vacancies and work with Human Resources to recruit and hire as required.
• Performance Manage as required.
• Ensure appropriate processes and procedures are established; personnel are trained; and adhering to them.

Manage Financial Reporting and Controllership functions

• Liaise with the third-party shared-services provider to ensure that the service provided is in line with agreed SLA
• Ensure month end and year end close is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Issue monthly and annual financial reports and review variance with Directors and Managers as required
• Manage financial audits
• Oversee all LGC Canada financial accounting including AR, AP, Fixed Assets and General Ledger accounting under International Financial Reporting Standards supported by a local team as well as the third party shared service provider
• Oversee Toronto Research Chemicals inventory accounting (80,000 sku\xe2\x80\x99s) and cost accounting, including Scientific Research Tax Credit calculations. Administer the finance side of the inventory cycle count process \xe2\x80\x93 MOVE TO FP&A
• Oversee the CDN Isotopes (a smaller Montreal based subsidiary that operates independently) financial controller and results
• Oversee monthly close process for all TRC functions
• Oversee various filings for items such as WSIB, SRED and Stats Canada
• Engage with LGC divisional office in the UK on business accounting issues
• Engage with LGC Corporate office in the UK on IFRS accounting issues
• Lead internal control implementation improvement \xe2\x80\x93 ultimately to a SOX standard
• Take the lead in working with Group and local statutory external auditors
• Oversee provision of adequate HST and US state tax information to LGC international tax team who file the various returns
• Team with LGC Finance IT to improve reporting metrics using the IFS ERP system and associated data base mines \xe2\x80\x93 Business Objects and Tableau

QualificationsEducation

• University degree in Finance or Accounting
• Accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum 5-10 years in multinational financial reporting environment

Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills with particular attention to detail and ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills to proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to coach, manage and develop team members.

Additional InformationABOUT LGC:LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers\xe2\x80\x99 products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESLGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.For more information about LGC, please visit our website#scienceforasaferworld

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