Corporate Controller

Kassen Recruitment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead financial performance and controls across its manufacturing division. This exciting role involves overseeing financial statements, cash management, and inventory integrity while mentoring plant controllers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, a CPA designation, and a strong grasp of manufacturing costing. Join a dynamic team where your insights will drive strategic planning and decision-making, ensuring robust business processes and compliance with financial regulations. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial leadership experience in a large company, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and management reports.
• Manage division cash flow and ensure accurate cash forecasting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Communication Skills

Financial Modeling

Manufacturing Costing

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Financial Modeling Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

This role encompasses the organization and coordination of all corporate accounting cycles, finance cycles, and cash management across the division's subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of driving financial performance and implementing robust financial controls in a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for all division facilities.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly management reports to the leadership team, providing insightful explanations of variances and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and analyze the profitability of each entity within the division, collaborating closely with plant controllers.
• Manage division cash flow, including planning for property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) acquisitions and significant raw material purchases.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor and control project costing for each plant, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Oversee inventory management and ensure the integrity of annual inventory counts.
• Supervise and mentor plant controllers within the division.
• Present financial results and key performance indicators at division management meetings.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor robust business processes, management policies, and internal controls, in collaboration with plant controllers and the corporate finance team.
• Establish and standardize financial performance indicators, ensuring consistent tracking and reporting across all division plants.
• Stay abreast of relevant tax and corporate laws, ensuring compliance with restrictive clauses and bank commitments.
• Participate in special projects, including acquisitions and investments, providing financial expertise and due diligence.
• Actively contribute to the deployment and optimization of accounting and IT tools.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in a large company or division of a large company, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory management.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
• Ability to travel to various company facilities.