Financial Controller

**Financial Controller (Manufacturing)**

**ABOUT TALIUS**

Talius is a cleantech building materials company specializing in the manufacturing of solutions for shade, security, and storm protection. For the past 40 years, we have earned the reputation of an industry-leading manufacturer that consistently delivers quality products with pride in craftsmanship. Our value proposition is to provide our clients with excellent service, innovative products, superior after-sales support, and the right solutions for shade, security, and storm protection.

Talius is committed to building an inclusive work environment where each employee is valued and can feel they truly belong.

**Purpose**

The Financial Controller will support the management team in achieving the company’s growth objectives.

**Location**

**Responsibilities**

Financial Management and Reporting
- Producing monthly financial reports (IS, BS, CF, WC, inventory, A/R, A/P, bank covenants, and trailing twelve month IS) by the 5th calendar day of the following month.
- Monitoring financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, variances and providing insights to support decision making.
- Optimizing cash utilization and managing daily accounting activities for accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Coordinating quarterly and annual budgets
- Working with customers and vendors to ensure that accounts are properly maintained and reconciled.
- Implementing financial systems and upgrades.
- Collaborating with cross functional teams on technology decisions.

Cost Analysis and Reporting
- Conducting cost analysis to optimize manufacturing processes, materials and labor costs.
- Analyzing COGS and gross margin to identify opportunities for cost saving and operational efficiencies.
- Presenting monthly cost analysis to senior management and recommending improvements based on key performance indicators, variances and trends.
- Conducting financial modeling and analysis to evaluate the financial impact of new products and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborating with Operations, Sales, Marketing and other departments to gather data to support accurate and timely financial reporting.

Compliance and Audit
- Ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations, industry regulations, and professional accounting standards.
- Coordinating with external auditors to facilitate the completion of annual audits and reviews.
- Ensuring financial controls in accordance to governance requirements from the board.
- Recommending adjustments to internal control guidelines, financial policies and procedures to meet internal control requirements and in accordance with current professional accounting standards.
- Ensuring compliance with bank and investor requirements.

Strategic Planning
- Providing financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and business initiatives.
- Evaluating investment opportunities and providing financial analysis and viability studies.
- Identifying and managing business risks and insurance requirements
- Attending investor meetings when required

Supervision
- Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff

**Requirements**:

- Expert in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor Degree
- CPA a +
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; must be a direct, articulate and thoughtful communicator
- Applied knowledge of learning and development practices
- Ability to understand, create, and implement processes
- Good organizational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills

**Salary**: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Coquitlam, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person