Branch Controller

Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited is seeking a highly skilled Branch Controller to join our team. As a key member of our local management team, you will play a critical role in the successful realization of our branch's goals and strategy.

• Oversee timely and accurate finance and accounting activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system of accounting records, controls, and budgets to mitigate risk and ensure the accuracy of our reported financial results.
• Collaborate closely with the home office and local management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Work directly with the Internal Audit department to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for our branch operations.
• Supervise and direct branch-level accounting staff, providing guidance and feedback to help them accomplish their tasks and solve problems.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Branch Manager and Leadership Team, to provide financial expertise and support their decision-making.
• Proactively conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making and identify areas for profitability improvement and process optimization.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline branch processes, identifying opportunities for automation and improvement to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department heads and home office, analyzing variances and providing recommendations to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure accounting systems and processes are continually streamlined via process improvement to achieve greater efficiency and accuracy in the level and timeliness of reporting.
• Manage federal and provincial government audit management as needed.
• Administer and maintain the Canadian fixed assets system, including Capex projects, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Manage Canadian payroll process, including CRA reporting, worker compensation, GST, and PST reporting and remittances for five provinces.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience with 5 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with internal/external audit compliance.
• 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft software environment with expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• SAP/BPC/SAC experience is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including people development and delegation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of effectively resolving financial and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used.

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.