Corporate Controller

**Overview**:
The Corporate Controller will lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance function, working closely with the Director of finance and the rest of the company’s executive team and management team.

Key responsibilities include managing a team that performs financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning & analysis, treasury, and tax. The Corporate Controller is also responsible for special projects, as assigned.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Leadership and oversight of the daily operation of the accounting department.
- Supports the monthly financial reporting, including trial balance and account level review, consolidation and departmental and executive reporting.
- Liaises with operations teams to co-ordinate monthly and annual financial reports.
- Full day to day management of the accounting cycle and all related transactions for all AAG Entities.
- Responsible for management, coordination and execution of effective and efficient financial audits.
- Reviews, analyzes and processes any insurance related issues and the yearly renewal process.
- Files all monthly, quarterly, and annual provincial, county, state, and country taxes, including corporate and local taxes.
- Manages the AR cycle including review of invoices being posted for accuracy and the AFDA process.
- Manages the AP cycle, including cash forecast and review and bank approval of payments.
- Works with Director of finance, accounting, and operations teams to prepare annual budgets.
- Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Oversees the full accounting cycle for multiple entities.
- Prepares monthly consolidations of 5 Global entities. (AAI, OVR, AUK, POL, & WJ).
- Review and approval of bi-weekly payroll and vendor payments, including cash flow management and intercompany transfers.
- Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Responsible for the development and review of accounting processes and procedures and providing recommendations for improvements.
- Recommends and implements internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of the company’s assets.
- Reviews and evaluates accounting team structure and systems to support operational and business goals and to meet the needs and objectives of the company.
- Assists with both short and longer-term planning and forecasting of company results including P+L balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Responsible for assigning work, setting objectives, and evaluating performance of the accounting team.
- Assisting with the monthly management meetings, board reporting and Shareholder reporting.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive cash management and treasury function, including cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
- Review and approve cash disbursements, including but not limited to vendor and employee payments.
- Responsibility for tax compliance including commodity taxes and income taxes.
- Maintain transfer pricing strategies and policies and ensure compliance with such policies.
- Interact with Government regulatory bodies, including the Canada Revenue Agency, among others.
- Perform analysis on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis of actual results against budget, and report on any variances.
- Leadership and oversight of the manufacturing cost accounting function
- Conduct, participate in, and oversee margin reporting, monitoring and related analysis.
- Identify revenue generating or cost saving opportunities and discuss with the management team and/or executive team where applicable.
- Participate in special projects and undertake new initiatives as required.
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

**Education Requirements**
- Undergraduate university degree in business, or equivalent
- CPA designation
- 3-5 year experience in a similar management, reporting or analysis role.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- Strong knowledge of ASPE
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Works well independently.
- Effective time management skills and proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience overseeing financial statement audits and interfacing directly with auditors.
- Experience leading and directing the work of others.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals in other departments, as well as other members of the management team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Takes responsibility and demonstrates accountability.**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterdown, ON L8B0Y2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education