Controller

Hartmann North America; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Brantford is seeking a Controller to oversee costs, inventory management, and comprehensive financial reporting. The role requires a CPA designation and significant experience in a manufacturing setting, focusing on high-level analysis and timely reporting. Candidates should excel in organization and demonstrate strong analytical skills, with a deep proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years related work experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience in major ERP systems required.

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing and Bill of Material updates with ERP.
• Prepare for annual physical inventory.
• Assist with quarterly and annual budgeting process.

Skills

Attention to Detail/Accuracy

Quantitative Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Commerce, Business

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

General Purpose

The Controller supports the operation through the examination of the costing, inventory, fixed asset functions, monthly reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and special projects

Key Activities

Activity A: Standard Costing

• Manage all standard costing and Bill of Material updates with ERP program, Infor M3
• Assist with the development of enhancements to the ERP system
• Analyze and recommend cost savings opportunities
• Ensure accuracy of inventory and part codes for Standard cost purposes
• Support Senior Management team with business planning through high caliber analysis of financial inputs including financial, labour reports.
  
  

Activity B: Inventory Management and others

• Prepare and liaise with auditors during annual physical inventory
• Maintain and improve upon Computerized Accounting/Inventory Control systems with the ERP and Computerized Maintenance Management Software
• Assist with the analysis and reconciliation of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods stock
• Oversee, assist and audit cycle counting process
• Manage inventory reporting for month end
• Reconcile rebate and volumes
• Take ownership of fixed asset projects from start to finish. Run depreciation at month end.
• Responsible for the accounting and closing of the Rolla -210 company monthly accounting and reporting therein.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Finance.
  
  

Activity C: Reporting

• Cognos reporting monthly including month end and KPIs
• Assist with quarterly and annual budgeting process
• Work on automation of reports and implement best practices.
  
  

Core Competencies

Planning and Organizing

Information Gathering and Processing

Time Management/Priority Setting

Business Perspective

Attention to Detail/Accuracy

Using Financial Information

Minimum Qualifications (Education)

• Post-secondary education with a concentration in Finance, Commerce, Business
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent, an asset
  
  

Previous Experience Required

• 5-10 years of related work experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry
  
  

Skills, Abilities & Equipment Operated

• Ability to deliver high level of service to internal customers, and handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with ADVANCED Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to create, analyze and manipulate mass quantities of data in Spreadsheet form
• Experience with major ERP
• Willingness to take on new challenges and work in a team environment