Controller

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Controller to join their Surrey team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the financial success of the organization, managing budgets, and providing financial leadership. You will collaborate with departmental leaders to ensure fiscal accountability and develop comprehensive financial strategies. The company prides itself on its supportive work environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will have a significant impact. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity that combines financial management with a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting with 3 years in a management role.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting systems and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financials and analyze cost data against budgets.
• Lead the finance department and oversee budgeting processes.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Accounting Designation

Tools

Accounting Software

Spreadsheet Programs

Job description

Controller - Surrey, BC

Join Our Team

Your career starts here. When you come to work with us at Murray Latta Progressive Machine (MLPM), you'll have so much more than a job. You'll join a well-established business with a very long and outstanding reputation in the industry. As an organization, we offer a supportive community of peers and managers, where your passion and expertise can shine and be noticed. In our team-based work environment, your opinion will be valued and you can take pride in delivering the best of custom manufactured equipment and services in the industry.

We are looking for a full-time, dynamic and reliable Controller to join our team. The Controller will be directly responsible for the financial success of the company, and provide financial leadership, manage budgets, oversee accounting functions, conduct forecast analysis, and monitor corporate credit.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financials
• Collect and analyze cost data versus budget for ascertaining financial performance and risk assessment.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures relevant to accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Communicate and collaborate with departmental leaders to stay abreast of spending, budgeting, reports, and evaluation.
• Monitor legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to financial reporting and operations.
• Facilitate and oversee any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities.
• Lead and supervise finance department staff on accounting, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and other financial matters.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts in accordance with business goals and objectives.
• Investigate variances in budgets, reporting, internal controls, and general accounting; deploy measures to resolve variances.
• Oversee MLPM’s financial accountability and controls; ensure appropriate fiscal controls are in place to meet statutory compliance and the integrity of data and statements.
• Oversee the organization's budget process; establish timelines; provide support to the management team; hold the management team accountable for process.
• Plan, staff, and supervise all assigned work unit activities through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit.
• Identify and analyze information to give early warning of potential problems and recommend corrective action.
• Manage reporting to appropriate government agencies.

Qualifications

• Accounting designation combined with a minimum of 7+ years progressively responsible experience with at least 3 years in management
• Extensive experience in manufacturing
• Extensive experience and knowledge in dealing with accounting systems, budgets, internal controls, business planning, and asset management.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet programs and applications.
• Working knowledge of Information Technology infrastructure management.
• Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners, and government agencies.
• Experience creating and managing budgets.
• Experience guiding and developing direct reports.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

This is a permanent full-time role, based out of our Surrey offices.

Salary range is between $110,000 and $130,000 commensurate with experience and expertise. Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package.

Your Next Steps

Come explore the opportunity to grow with us. At Murray Latta Progressive Machine, we're down to earth and down to business. Visit our website at https://www.mlpmachine.com to learn more.

To apply, utilize the links found in the jobs website where you found this posting.

While we sincerely appreciate every application, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.