Divisional Controller

Manitoulin Group of Companies; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation services company located in Greater Sudbury is seeking a Financial Manager to ensure the reliability and accuracy of financial data. The ideal candidate will provide financial leadership, manage staff, and maintain effective financial controls. Required qualifications include a CPA designation and at least 10 years of financial and reporting experience. The company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Profit Sharing Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in commerce or an equivalent, along with a professional designation (CPA).
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and reporting.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Strong systems knowledge to ensure success in a complex, highly computerized costing environment.
• Transportation experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial data is reliable and accurate.
• Provide financial leadership to operations groups.
• Represent the finance department on multi-department teams.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of staff, providing support, guidance, and direction.
• Ensure effective financial controls are in place.
• Identify, plan, and implement process changes to improve efficiencies.
• Oversee the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries.
• Prepare for year-end audit, maintaining timely reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Ensure compliance and timely tax reporting.

Job description

Company Description

Manitoulin Transport has the most extensive transportation network in North America, making it easy to provide dependable on-time delivery and faster transit times. Sustained by its 50 years experience, Manitoulin developed the transportation knowledge that is relied on and trusted by clients in various industries.

Job Description

• Ensure financial data is reliable and accurate, and that internal and external reporting is timely.
• Provide financial leadership to operations groups, reviewing and reconciling budget variances.
• Represent the finance department on multi-department teams.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of staff, providing support, guidance, and direction. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ensure effective financial controls are in place.
• Identify, plan, and implement process changes and new technology to improve efficiencies and increase reporting accuracy.
• Oversee the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries, advising and training in areas concerning general ledger accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Complete reports, special projects or any other duties as set out by the Corporate Controller or Senior Management.
• Required to deal with Bankers, Suppliers (reciprocal business), External Auditors, Tax Auditors, Government Officials, and legal council.
• Providing information to and working with Senior Managers, Department Heads at Head Office, Operations (Terminal Managers to Regional Managers)
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policy, including issuing of PO authorization/supplier selection, and educating all levels of operations on cost control.
• Decisions to improve the daily cash flow among the group of companies noted above.
• Preparedness for year-end audit, including maintaining timely and accurate reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ensure compliance and timely tax reporting to avoid penalties and interest. Tax planning and dealing with tax auditors.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in commerce or an equivalent, along with a professional designation (CPA)
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and reporting
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Strong systems knowledge to ensure success in a complex, highly computerized costing, operations and accounting environment, including AS400 knowledge and experience, and advanced proficiency in spreadsheets
• Transportation experience would be an asset
• Some travel may be required
• Ability to work in the office

Additional Information

What do we offer to you?

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Program
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and advancement