Assistant Controller

**Position Summary**

The TRANSCHEM GROUP Assistant Controller is a key member of the TRANSCHEM GROUP finance team, partnering with and supporting the TRANSCHEM GROUP Controller. This role is primarily a tactical leadership position, with key pillars of activity that include definition, deployment and management of TRANSCHEM GROUP’s and VWS’s annual operating plan; balance-sheet assessment and management; operations support, driving continuous improvement in Finance and related business processes; and being a cross-functional business partner to the TRANSCHEM GROUP team.

**Location**: CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

**Responsibilities**
- Serve as member of the TRANSCHEM GROUP finance team and cross-functional business partner, primarily with the manufacturing/operations organization;
- Supports inventory costing and management. Ensures appropriate inventory quantities are maintained, identifying obsolete inventory, analyzing labor, materials, and overhead costs, reviewing cost standards, and compiling statements of product and warranty costs.;
- Analyze operations to identify trends in the business; recommend and implement specific corrective actions when warranted;
- Performs ad hoc business analysis, helps develop financial models, and analyzes trends to support the growth of the business.;
- Prepare capital expenditure proposals for various aspects of TRANSCHEM GROUP and monitor the investment performance against the proposal. Ensure effective processes are in place;
- Ensure that TRANSCHEM GROUP financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and in compliance with OPW and Dover Accounting policies;
- Ensure the monthly general ledger, reconciliations and close processes are completed in a timely and quality manner;
- Prepare financial statements and appropriate detailed analysis of the operations of TRANSCHEM GROUP for management and submission to OPW and Dover Corp., as well as all periodic reports to government and tax authorities;
- Partners with centralized Shared Services activities in the area of employee expense reporting.
- Responsible for helping ensure TRANSCHEM GROUP has successful documentation, procedures, testing and all internal and external financial audits; maintaining full compliance with all requirements;
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related discipline;
- CPA designation
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial company;
- Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and financial reporting required;
- Strong cost accounting background in a manufacturing environment;
- Experience with ERP implementations;
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

**Personal Attributes**
- Track record of creating strong partnerships within the finance function and in supporting cross-functionally;
- Exceptional critical thinking skills; ability to decompose complex problems, prioritize issues, and implement sensible solutions;
- Demonstrated organizational, planning, and project management skills;
- A bias for engaging and communicating with colleagues across the organization;
- Proven ability to influence and drive results, even without formal reporting lines;
- Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment;
- Demonstrated ability to absorb new concepts, facilitate discussions, lead fellow team members, and guide other departments in delivering the best internal and external customer experience;
- Awareness of when and how to communicate issues in a timely manner, in order to prevent potential impacts;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and comfortable facilitating and presenting to groups;
- Demonstrated acumen articulating and communicating financial concepts to non-finance business partners in a clear and concise manner;
- A demonstrated commitment to integrity and the highest ethical standards.

Pay: $115,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person