Position Title: Lead Controller

Client Details:
Our client is an Industry leading manufacturer/wholesaler serving mass market and wholesale customers across North America.

Role Summary:
The Controller oversees the Finance & Administration department functions (4 direct reports) with a focus on managing the overall financial operations of the division, providing timely and accurate information, including financial reports, budgeting, forecasting and analysis

Main Job Responsibilities:

Prepares accurate monthly financial statements for the company, including supporting reconciliations and schedules;
Prepares accurate monthly financial statements for assigned Company and consolidated/combined financial statements and shareholder statements;
Prepares budget-to-actual reports and variance analysis, analyzing financial results to explain variances and identify trends;
Prepares standard recurring reports (sales rolling forecast, availability schedule, sales reports, etc.);
Develops cost accounting system and standards for materials, labour, overhead, etc.;
Analyzes production costs and efficiencies, recommending changes as necessary;
Performs capital life cycle cost-benefit analysis, including replacement capital;
Prepares forecasts and projections (P&L, cashflow, scenario planning) as required;
Acts as primary liaison with external auditors to provide information required for year end audit and follow up on required actions;
Leads the planning and execution of day to day activities of the Finance team;
Provides coaching and direction to Finance team members, including performance management, discipline, coaching, training and development;
Leads the annual budget preparation process;
Oversees year end inventory count;
Develops and implements internal financial controls, procedures and process improvements;
Maintains fixed asset ledger, making recommendations for impairment;
Captures non-financial data to more effectively analyze financial results;
Performs sales analysis and other ad hoc reporting/analyses as required;
Takes responsibility for ensuring compliance with financial regulatory requirements;
Maintains KPI dashboards;
Leads/contributes to special projects as required;
Participates in meetings and other activities related to role;
Works in compliance with company policies and procedures and all relevant government regulations;

Location:
Greater Hamilton/St Catherines Area ** HYBRID WORKING MODEL **

Salary Range:
Salary plus bonus (Based on experience COMPETITIVE!! )

Requirements:

Post secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline;
Completion of/actively working towards CPA designation;
8+ years of hands-on general accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years’ supervisory/management experience.
Exceptional analytical/problem solving skills and business acumen;
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks with an appropriate sense of urgency;
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members, other departments and external stakeholders;
Sound judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
Intermediate proficiency in MS Office with intermediate-advance Excel skills.

ID7595 - Lead Controller