Controller

ATS Automation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Cambridge is seeking a Controller to drive financial excellence for its Life Sciences Systems division. This role involves overseeing reporting and performance management for a $150M+ division. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of corporate finance experience and strong analytical skills, contributing significantly to the management team. The position offers competitive compensation and a chance to impact healthcare through automation.

Benefits

20% target bonus

5% RRSP match

3 weeks vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in corporate finance.
• Experience with manufacturing or cost accounting is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Prepare divisional annual budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Experience with GAAP

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting or finance

Tools

PC-based accounting systems

Job description

Overview

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences. We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history. We are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Position: Controller

Ready to be the strategic partner for a high-growth division? Join ATS as a Controller and drive financial excellence for our Life Sciences Systems business. You’ll oversee reporting, forecasting, and performance for a $150M+ division, working closely with senior leadership to shape decisions that advance the future of healthcare through automation.

What’s in it for you

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: 20% target bonus (based on individual and divisional performance)
• Financial Incentives: 5% RRSP match + stock purchase plan
• Time Off & Flexibility: Starting with 3 weeks of vacation + half-day Fridays
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health & dental coverage + $600 health spending account
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, continuous learning, and global mobility opportunities
• Impactful Work: A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing healthcare through automation

Job Description

The controller would be the finance business partner to the General Manager of Cambridge Life Sciences systems responsible for > $150 Mn in annual revenue. You will oversee directly and indirectly finance team to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financials for the business. The role has direct interaction with all levels of the Executive team – Vice Presidents, the CFO and other corporate staff, and the CEO. As a high value added member of the management team, your position will be both challenging and rewarding, and includes significant decision making responsibilities. You will be responsible for all financial reporting and budgeting processes for the division. You will provide financial and analytical support for the operations and sales activities within the division. You will possess a thorough understanding of Canadian GAAP, and familiarity with US GAAP would be an asset. You will be responsible for the effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with government regulations and Bill 198/Sarbanes-Oxley.

Specific Responsibilities

• Business planning and support: Prepare divisional annual budgets, forecasts and long-term plans as required. Identify areas of risk within business plans. Prepare an Executive summary of the business plan for the division for the Executive Team. Work with Executive Team to develop strategic plans for the division.
• Work with Vice President, Finance, other Divisional Controllers and GMs to identify corporate wide cost savings opportunities, and opportunities for efficiency gains in day to day operational activities
• Work with the General Manager of the division and Vice President, Finance to develop and implement a performance measurement system for the division, including implementation of the ATS Scorecard at the division.
• Perform tasks assigned by members of the Executive Committee and Corporate Finance in accordance with specified schedule.
• Work with Corporate Finance Staff to arrange financing for division operations as required, including bank financing and government assistance where appropriate.
• Negotiate with customers and vendors on contracts as required
• Other day-to-day business support tasks as required

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Plan, organize, direct and control the financial reporting, accounting and general financial affairs of the division.
• Maintenance of the accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
• Develop and train Financial Staff to ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner within the division, and that the financial reporting standards are applied consistently. Regularly review policies and procedures with other Divisional Controllers and Senior Financial Staff, to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company.
• Ensure the safeguarding of company assets.
• Maintenance of the internal controls memorandum, a document outlining the operational controls in place at the division.

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Review divisional operational results. Interpret and communicate financial results through the use of the standard financial reporting package, as distributed by the Corporate Finance department, in accordance with the schedule provided. Ensure that divisional financial results are explained completely and accurately, with variances explained and areas of risk identified.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Cambridge Systems Division financial reporting is in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled.
• Develop and/or prepare specific financial analysis as assigned by the Vice President, Finance, Corporate Finance, or Division General Manager for the effective management of the division and interpretation of results.

Qualifications

Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree specializing in accounting, finance or equivalent. A professional financial designation such as CA, CPA, CMA or CGA is a plus.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years experience in corporate finance. Manufacturing / cost accounting experience will be a plus. Individual must have an ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with people at all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form. Experience with PC based accounting systems and software tools are required. In addition, an ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team oriented work environment is mandatory. Strong analytical, financial and accounting skills as well as an ability to significantly contribute to the management of the division are keys. Finally, person must be hands-on and must be able to meet deadlines.

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If you\'re excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary