Financial Controller

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Newlands Group Full time

Job Title: Controller

Location: Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge (with occasional travel)

Industry: Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Expertise: Serve as an expert in financial planning, reporting, controls, and administration within the manufacturing sector.
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare periodic financial statements for each company in accordance with US GAAP, including the consolidation of multiple locations.
  • Accounting Management: Manage all accounting functions related to cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, etc.
  • Global Oversight: Oversee accounting, audit, and tax activities for multi-site global locations, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
  • Cost Analysis: Develop and maintain standard production cost models, conducting audits to ensure accuracy.
  • Financial Services Support: Provide financial services to support various departments in areas such as purchasing, inventory, costing, budgeting, and financial statement analysis.
  • Variance Analysis: Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management, along with recommended actions.
  • Audit Coordination: Coordinate both US GAAP and statutory audits with external auditors.
  • Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal accounting and operational controls over revenue recognition, expense management, and asset control.
  • Inventory Management: Ensure accuracy of physical inventory and control the flow of raw materials, tools, and other assets within the manufacturing environment.
  • Strategic Support: Assist in developing and supporting short and long-term operational strategies.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
  • Month-end Closing: Manage the month-end closing process and provide daily and weekly flash reports.
  • Leadership: Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership, fostering an environment of trust, productivity, and accountability.


Experience and Skills:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a Controller role.
  • Global accounting experience is essential.
  • Previous work experience in manufacturing, analytics, and management highly valued.
  • Expert understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles including GAAP.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with multiple financial and accounting reporting systems.
  • Strong process management skills.
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
  • Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and customer value.
  • Ability to build partnerships across functional groups and lead projects or participate in technical teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
  • Self-confident with the ability to accept and respond to challenges positively.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, capable of presenting complex topics concisely.
  • Understanding of lean manufacturing principles is beneficial but not required.

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