Job Description

Our client an international manufacturing company with a division in the Kitchener area has a great opportunity for a Divisional Controller to join their Finance Team. This is a hands on role whereby the Divisional Controller manages a small team and gets to wear many hats, responsibilities include,

• Lead the full cycle accounting process, including management of day-to-day transactions for cash, payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

• Lead and calculate monthly percentage of completion revenue recognition process

• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules and monthly report outs to management.

• Perform reviews of Project Financial results together with Project Managers and Operational Leadership by determining variances between expected and actual project margins and follow an escalation protocol when appropriate.

• Prepare monthly cash flow and operating forecasts as well as lead the annual budgeting process for the division.

• Oversee payroll processing, including ensuring accurate collection of time and transmission of data.

• Perform variance analysis of results compared to budget, prior year, and regular forecasts - on a summary and detailed level.

• Co-ordinate inventory transactions and ensure controls over inventory / asset management are in place and effective, including supervising inventory counts.

• Ensure compliance with applicable sales and use taxes as well as assist in preparation of income tax packages.

• Review business processes, provide recommendations for improvement and implement improvement initiatives. Help implement cost-effective procedures and production improvements based on recommendations.

• Implement working capital initiatives to effectively manage divisional cash flow.

• Act as an effective performance coach and supervisor to all office team members that report to this position.

• Accounting designation required.

• 5-10 years of work experience in accounting, including manufacturing and cost accounting experience.

• Experience supervising accounting functions and/or team members.

• Experience with ERP/MRP implementations would be considered an asset

• Communicate effectively both verbal and written.

• Ability to prepare, review and maintain all accounting functions.

• Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to area team members.

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

• Experience in the administration and maintenance of accounting systems and processes.

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships both internal and external to the organization.

• Ability to problem-solve and make sound recommendations pertaining to organization effectiveness.

• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams), Power BI

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