Financial Controller

**PD International is a Canadian based company which specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative products for the recreational powersports and automotive industries. PDI was founded as a company specializing in automotive drivetrain components, however, over the years this has diversified into other powersports segments. PDI currently focuses heavily on developing and manufacturing products for the off-road aftermarket. Over the last few years the off-road segment of the company has been growing rapidly as evidenced by continually increasing sales of both our main brands, Demon Powersports and Rugged ATV/UTV components. Currently, PDI is a market leader in the ATV and UTV market for heavy duty performance components under its Demon Powersports brand.**

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Will undertake all aspects of financial management including management and financial reporting, budgeting, forecast preparation, and the maintenance and development of internal control policies, procedures and processes
- Prepare annual financial business plans and targets, operating and capital budgets and forecasts
- Ensure the account reconciliations, G/L management, monthly accruals, A/R, A/P and related functions, internal expense reporting, fixed asset management, tax filings and corporate tax installments are completed accurately and on time
- Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (to include P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow forecasts) and management reporting and analysis to support Executive decision making. Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
- Tax planning, and ensure compliance with Corporate Tax, HST and other government reconciliations and remittances
- Analyze key variances and monitor progress of action plans to improve results and strategically operate the business
- Manage cash flow and capital spending
- Seek out continuous improvement in our financial processes and implement best practices and procedures
- Manage, coach, supervise and train 3 finance team members
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are followed by all staff and that all transactions are correctly reflected in the accounts
- Assist with preparation for year-end work with independent accounting firm, included but not limited to preparing year-end schedules to facilitate Review engagement and addressing queries from the accountants
- Liaise (key contact), deal with financial institutions and compliance with their requirements
- Manage project quoting and job costing against the identified project cost and identify strategies to ensure that costs are optimized and efficient
- With management of treasury functions including cash, foreign exchange, debt and other instrument as needed
- Analyze and report financials and operating metrics for all departments and circulate weekly financial/operational performance Dashboard
- Be responsible for semi-monthly payroll
- All IT requirements associated with required controls
- Produce management reports on request
- Additional Duties and projects as assigned

**Qualifications and Skills**
- University degree in Accounting/Finance. Business Management training through education or equivalent employment experience is preferred; CPA in good standing
- Minimum 10 years accounting experience
- Minimum 5 years management or supervisory experience in a related and progressive Finance/Accounting Role
- Competence and experience in the duties and responsibilities described above
- Solid knowledge and understanding of full cycle accounting, financial statements, budgeting/forecasting, year-end functions
- Strong knowledge of internal controls
- Sound knowledge of Canadian tax and experience preparing and filing corporate tax returns
- Proficiency in Sage 300, Simply Accounting and Accpcc
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoints
- Excellent judgement, problem solving skills
- Self-starter, team player and ability to thrive in fast paced and high energy environment
- Possess initiative, integrity and a strong work ethic
- Attention to detail, accuracy is important
- Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible
- Professional, self-confident and able to work independently
- Strong customer service skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Solid verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in order to meet deadlines

**Salary**: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 10 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location