Controller

Job Title: ControllerReporting to: Mr. Venkata ZagabathuniNOC Code: 10010 Number of Openings: 1Type of Position: Permanent; Full-time Term: PermanentSalary: $65.00 CAD - $85.00 CAD per hour depending on experience, annual performance bonus and discretionary bonusBenefits: 3 weeks of paid vacation per year in accordance with provincial employment standards and company policy. Eligible for health and dental benefits in accordance with company policy.Hours: 40 hours per weekEmployer: Martinrea Automotive Inc., o/a Alfield Industries, a division of Martinrea International Inc.Business Address: 30 Aviva Park Drive, Vaughan, ON, L4L 9C7Work Location: 30 Aviva Park Drive, Vaughan, ON, L4L 9C7Website address: Contact email: venkata.zagabathuni@martinrea About us: Martinrea is a global leader in automotive and industrial manufacturing and an essential part of the North American supply chain. The company plays a critical role in producing automotive and industrial components that support the movement of goods and people across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and internationally. Without the parts manufactured by Martinrea, the vehicles and equipment used in transportation, agriculture, and industrial operations could not function effectively. Founded in 2001, Martinrea Canada is headquartered at 3210 Langstaff Road, Vaughan, Ontario. The company operates 56 manufacturing, engineering, and technical centre locations across 10 countries, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, Japan, and China, and employs more than 19,000 people worldwide. Martinrea's customers include major global automotive and industrial manufacturers such as General Motors (GM), Ford, BMW, John Deere, Caterpillar, and Bombardier, among others. For more information, please visit . Job Summary: The Controller is responsible for supporting plant, group, and corporate management by providing financial oversight, analysis, and reporting. The role involves maintaining effective financial control procedures over plant assets, revenues, and expenses, and ensuring that company policies, applicable accounting standards, and statutory requirements are consistently followed. The Controller also analyzes financial trends, costs, revenues, and commitments to support forecasting, budgeting, and informed operational decision-making. Duties and responsibilities Establishing procedures for ensuring sound financial control of plant assets;Reviewing and upgrading plant accounting activities for ensuring all systems are properly developed and maintained to meet the financial reporting timetables;Preparing Statutory and Operational Accounts;Supporting Corporate Tax department in preparation, review and filing of tax accounts;Maintaining oversight of cash flow requirements for the operation and communicating any currency risks or exposures;Supervising the preparation and interpretation of plant financial statements;Directing the preparation of interpretive financial analysis of plant operations;Analyzing and counseling Plant General Manager and Staff on variances from plant goals and plan;Coordinating with the Plant Manager for the preparation of the plant's annual budget and monthly forecasts, including issuance of budget instructions, comparative data, timetables and forms;General coordination of the annual audits;Evaluating and assisting in the preparation of all capital expenditure requests;Maintaining control procedures for ensuring spending is within approved limits;Directing the audit of completed capital projects for ensuring projected profitability and return on investment stated in the original appropriation is achieved;Directing the annual physical inventory;Evaluating and reconciling the physical inventory results;Determining the excess and obsolete inventory amounts;Supervising the maintenance of the Standard cost files;Providing mentorship and training support to financial personnel;Supporting the organization's efforts toward continuous improvement;Supporting the organization's goals and values;Demonstrating teamwork by collaborating with others for improving overall standards of performance and service;Providing good customer service to all customers, both internal and external; andAdhering to Plant, Division and Corporate deadlines. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and extensive related experience.10+ of progressive experience in senior accounting and financial management roles, such as Controller, Finance Manager, or similar positions, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment;Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly close processes;Demonstrated experience overseeing general ledger activities, internal controls, cost analysis, and operational finance support;Experience partnering with operations and management teams to support productivity analysis, cost control, and financial performance monitoring;Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting and financial reporting systems, as well as standard financial software used in corporate environments;Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for financial analysis and reporting;Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams;High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to handle confidential financial information;The Controller reports to senior management and is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making;Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is considered an asset;Familiarity with internal financial controls and audit processes. How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please email your resume to venkata.zagabathuni@martinrea with the subject line: "Controller." We appreciate your interest in joining Martinrea Automotive Inc., o/a Alfield Industries, a division of Martinrea International Inc. While we thank all applicants for their submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.