Financial Controller

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.
If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.
Summary
**What you can expect as a Financial Controller**:

- Competitive Annual Salary (compensation aligned based on experience)
- Straight Days (Hybrid Position)
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- On-the-Job Training
- Uniforms
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Teamwork
- Continuous Skills Development
- Employee Referral Program

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinating all financial operational functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, standard costing, Month end and consolidation processes.
- Provide detailed financial analysis and interpretations of financial reports for management including monthly financial statements and associated analysis at the regional and consolidated levels.
- Oversee all accounts, general ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support new business acquisitions/start up from due diligence to integrating the business with parent company including product costing, sales price strategy, establishing financial statements, work with operations supporting growth.
- Prepare costing of new products for manufacturing and for sales price strategies
- Lead the preparation and review of compliance/covenant reports
- Performing margin analysis for each business unit for improved cost management and increased profits.
- Perform due diligence over potential investment opportunities.
- Analysis of capital investment decisions for proposed expenditures
- Developing and enforcing internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow.
- Continuously evaluate and improve financial reporting processes and systems
- Implement best practices and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Manage, mentor, and develop finance team in collaboration with the Controller
- Manage and coordinate with external accounting partners in the preparation of annual financial statements, income tax filings, and audits;
- Drive the continued development of SAP and SAP BPC;
- Strong sense of accountability as demonstrated through a relentless desire to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and integrity of the financial information.
- Champion and implement continuous improvement initiatives to attain “best in class” process and procedures.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Professional accounting designation CPA/CMA/CGA
- +5 years professional experience as a Controller
- Minimum 5 years previous experience in a multi-plant Manufacturing environment
- +2 years’ experience in consolidating multiple operating entities in multi-currency environments
- Personal commitment to organizational excellence; honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions
- Minimum 2 years’ experience leading and supervising others (team of 5 or more), with the proven ability to develop employees, provide guidance, direction and training, transfer knowledge and promote a positive working environment
- In-depth knowledge of SAP (3+ yrs)
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to focus on continuous improvement
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills, knowing when it is appropriate to delegate tasks
- Experience and Knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry is an asset.
- Proven team leader with a high level of energy and motivation
- SAP/S4 Hanna experience would be an added asset.

**Other**:

- Travel requirements within Canada - 10%
- Valid passport

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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