Controller

Generate Upcycle is hiring a Controller in London, ON The position will report to the Finance Director, and will be a hands-on and participative manager, leading the daily functions of the Canadian finance team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Management of finance team with functional areas including, but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, government filings & statutory requirements; intercompany processes and reconciliation; general accounting requirements, maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations, statutory financial reporting and audit compliance.
- Manage the financial reporting process and month-end close, preparing timely, organized, and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual statements.
- Ensure proper financial control systems are in place to manage risk and audit compliance.
- Manage the preparation and tracking of plant operational and capital improvement budgets.
- Perform capital cost/benefit analysis of capital improvements.
- Development and tracking of KPI's and creation of dashboards to assess weekly/monthly performance supporting the company's strategic direction.
- Management of financial ERP system and other financial systems and processes.
- Collaborate with global finance team on shared initiatives..
- Assist with building, maintaining, and interpreting complex financial modelling/forecasting.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

- Three (3) or more years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
- Post-secondary three-year diploma/degree plus professional certification or equivalent in Finance and accounting
- Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience
- Experience using ERP systems
- Experience in government reporting
- CPA or MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking and quantitative skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening.
- Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.
- Must be well organized and able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy.
- Self-starter with the ability to work with a collaborative, driven team.
- Safety conscious and professional.
- Advanced level of knowledge in Excel; extensive knowledge of Work and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to work overtime during occasional peak periods.

Physical Requirements:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment
- Hybrid position located in London, Ontario
- Generate Upcycle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws._

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 3 years (required)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (required)
- ERP systems: 2 years (required)
- Supervising: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON