Controller – Ventilation North America

Airia Brands Inc; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Airia Brands Inc., a leader in HVAC solutions, is seeking a motivated Controller to manage financial operations across its Canadian and American entities. The role entails overseeing accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, and ensuring proper internal controls to safeguard company assets. Candidates should have a strong financial background, with a degree in Commerce or Business Administration and ideally a CPA designation, coupled with significant accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in related field.
• Thorough understanding of bookkeeping and accounting procedures.
• Must possess strong computer and ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervising accounting department activities, including accounts receivable and payable.
• Preparing financial statements and managing the annual budget.
• Ensuring internal controls are sufficient to protect company assets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

University Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA Designation (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

HFM

MS Excel

Job description

We think every breath is as important as the next. That’s why we create better systems to improve the air around you, producing healthier environments for happier families. With quality air comes quality care.

About Airia:

Airia Brands inc. is part of the Zehnder Group AG, Switzerland a global leader in creating energy-efficient solutions for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. Airia is the market leader in the manufacture and marketing of residential and commercial HVAC solutions including HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilators) and ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilators). We refresh the indoor air you breathe and exhaust the stale air for a healthier home environment. Our ERV/HRV products are marketed under the Lifebreath brand name.

Job Summary:

The Ventilation Business of Zehnder Group North America currently comprises of two business units: Airia Brands Inc., London ON and Zehnder America, Hampton, NH USA. As a part of its aggressive growth strategy, they are seeking a highly self-driven, motivated individual to join our team as a Controller for both entities. Based in London ON, in this role, you will be responsible for effectively controlling, reporting and analyzing the financial and statistical information of the companies on a timely and accurate basis. The Controller is accountable for all general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll functions and ensures that appropriate internal controls are adequate to safeguard and control the company’s resources and records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising the activities/functions of the Accounting Department which include the maintenance and control over computer records and systems involving the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
• Assigns, schedules and coordinates the activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll and provides guidance, training and instruction.
• Prepares required journal entries and reconciliations monthly.
• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to corporate entity.
• Maintains internal control procedures adequate to safeguard and control the company’s resources and records; ensures the confidentiality of financial and non-financial information contained in the company’s accounts and files.
• Analyzes and interprets operational and financial information routinely and as requested.
• Variance analysis (purchase price variance, labour variance, spending variances).
• Manage the annual budget preparation working with all departments to finalize the fiscal budget.
• Manage the quarterly forecast process.
• Monitors and manages cash flow, including foreign exchange requirements.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly and ad hoc sales reporting.
• Insurance broker liaison and preparation of annual renewal information.
• Coordinate and act as main liaison for annual external audit, ensure all required documentation is prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Manage fixed asset purchases and related financing, ROI calculations, amortization, reporting.
• Support other departments with ERP training, process improvement, special projects.
• Company Benefit analysis and liaison with broker.
• Corporate owned/leased auto fleet administrator. Online banking contact and administrator.
• Corporate Credit Card account administrator.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• University Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: 8 years in a related field.
• Preferred: CPA Designation.
• Must have a thorough understanding of bookkeeping, accounting, costing and control procedures.
• Must have good reading, writing, computational, analytical and problem-solving skills in or order to discharge responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
• Must be computer literate and have good working knowledge of accounting application software as well as operational skills involving computers, MS Excel, ERP Systems (NetSuite), consolidated reporting software (HFM), etc.
• Must have good communication, interpersonal and management skills to be able to direct, manage, motivate and otherwise work effectively with others (i.e. Departmental managers); must be able to resolve operational and people problems in a courteous and discrete manner; must be tactful and use good judgement in dealing with people.
• Good interpersonal skills are required to communicate effectively and clearly with customers, suppliers and other external person in resolving problems, providing information and responding queries; must be friendly, polite and courteous; must possess tact and use judgement in dealing with difficult and demanding customers and suppliers.
• Good organizational skills to plan and coordinate departmental activities to ensure that work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Must be knowledgeable in all facets of the company’s operations.

How to Apply:

Applicants are invited to submit their resume by email [e-mail] . We thank all applicants; however only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise Human Resources.

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