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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Branch Controller to join our team at Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited. 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, 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 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, including payroll and GST/HST-related matters.
• Administer and maintain the Canadian fixed assets system, including Capex projects, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Manage Canadian payroll process, including CRA reporting, worker compensation, GST (federal) and PST reporting and remittances for five provinces, and Canadian provincial healthcare and extended medical plan benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and financial analysis techniques.
• 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, 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.

This full-time position is located in Pitt Meadows, BC. Relocation may be available for this position. This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.

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.