Controller

**Please note - no agencies

**About the Company**:
Canature WaterGroup is a dynamic leader in the North American water treatment industry. Partnered with one of the world's largest water conditioning manufacturers, Canature WaterGroup sells residential and commercial water conditioning equipment to Plumbing Wholesalers and Independent Water Dealers in Canada, the US and Mexico. Products are sold through our regional distribution facilities located across North America. The company focus is to provide ‘Exceptional Value’ to our customers by providing high-quality, innovative products backed with expert factory support in the most efficient manner possible.

**About the Team**:
We have a diverse team that shares a positive attitude, problem solving abilities, patience, teamwork and a dedication to superior customer service. This enables us to live up to our commitment to provide Exceptional Value to our customers.

**About the Position**:
Canature WaterGroup is looking for a driven, talented, and personable individual to join our team. If you have demonstrated experience as a controller in a mid-size international organization with subsidiaries in the United States and Mexico.you will want to consider joining our expanding business.

This position will work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and the Vice President of Finance to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of the department. The Controller will assist in the development and implementation of financial policies, systems and procedures with the goal of improving reporting and internal controls. This position will also coordinate external requirements and review of financial statement including analysis. The Controller will report to senior management any concerning trends the are critical to the organization’s financial performance. Lead and manage a team of finance department employees. They are responsible for coaching, mentoring and developing existing employees as well as recruitment and retention of new team members as needed. They are a steward, operator, strategist and catalyst for the department.

Some specifics tasks this role is responsible for includes (This is intended to provide a general overview of the job and does not encompass all task or responsibilities that may be assigned):

- Successfully lead a team of finance department employees
- Provide coaching and mentorship to employees
- Review Balance Sheet Rec’s
- Develop, implement, monitor and report on internal controls
- Collaborate with external auditors
- Review Financial Statements and prepare analysis
- Maintain and manage the ERP system (QAD)
- Liaison with different departments to improve on policy and process
- Research technical accounting issues
- Ensure quality financial reporting
- Maintain control over all transactions going into the system
- Ensure timely financial reporting and statements
- Review Payments going out
- Cash Management
- Review payroll each pay period
- Physical inventory counts
- Fixed asset and lease overview
- Process documentation
- Automation
- Customer and Vendor issues
- Stakeholder management
- Budgeting
- Month end and Year end processes
- Various management reporting
- Minimize financial risk
- Identify cost savings

**About you**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, commerce or related field is required
- CPA designation is required
- Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis are required
- 3-5 years in Controller role
- Proven experience successfully leading and managing a team
- Valid Passport and the ability to travel into countries of operation (Canada, USA and Mexico)
- Minimum 10 years experience in the accounting field in continuously progressive roles
- Experience or knowledge working with US and or Mexico business operations
- Strong in-depth working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
- Strong working knowledge of relevant provincial / state/ federal / international legislation
- Keen attention to detail
- Proficient in gathering and analyzing data
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite of products and the ability to learn other software
- Superior knowledge and use of Excel / Google sheets
- Proficient in the use of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) software - QAD an asset
- Solid commitment and skill in service delivery, project management and issue resolution
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- A confident, respected leader who proactively manages own strengths and opportunities
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects on an on-going basis and to effectively prioritize in a fast paced, deadline oriented and rapidly changing business environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality results within tight timelines and appropriate levels of resources.
- Financial statements
- Tax Environments
- Problem Solving
- Compliance
- Cost containment
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