Plant Controller

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Financial Controller in Windsor, ON. The role involves establishing internal controls, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA or CMA designation, with significant experience in manufacturing finance.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in accounting and tax software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation of weekly/monthly financial reports.
• Oversee annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Provide financial insights on capital investments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Financial Analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Microsoft NAV

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

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Canadian Executive Search Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Financial Controller for a Windsor, ON client in the manufacturing sector.

About the Role

Establish and maintain local internal controls for accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and auditor standards. Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with GAAP or IFRS. Oversee the annual budget and rolling forecasts, conduct monthly variance analyses, and report significant discrepancies to management. Provide financial insights, focusing on capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within approved credit terms. Participate in weekly spend and production / forecasting meetings. Ensure proper documentation for all WIP / Unbilled transactions (e.g., POs, LOIs) and adherence to Revenue Recognition policies. Ensure all government submissions are accurately prepared and submitted on time. Review biweekly payroll input, correcting discrepancies. Identify and recommend process improvements in accounting and costing to the Corporate Controller. Verify the accuracy of financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the general ledger, including account verification, reconciliation, and journal entries. Manage vendor relationships, focusing on cost control and payment terms. Maintain confidentiality of all information from customers, suppliers, and the company. Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. Uphold safe work practices by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following safety procedures. Perform additional related duties as required or assigned. Work closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Build professional relationships with external auditors and provide necessary information for annual audits.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain local internal controls for accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and auditor standards.
• Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with GAAP or IFRS.
• Oversee the annual budget and rolling forecasts, conduct monthly variance analyses, and report significant discrepancies to management.
• Provide financial insights, focusing on capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within approved credit terms.
• Participate in weekly spend and production / forecasting meetings.
• Ensure proper documentation for all WIP / Unbilled transactions (e.g., POs, LOIs) and adherence to Revenue Recognition policies.
• Ensure all government submissions are accurately prepared and submitted on time.
• Identify and recommend process improvements in accounting and costing to the Corporate Controller.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain the general ledger, including account verification, reconciliation, and journal entries.
• Manage vendor relationships, focusing on cost control and payment terms.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information from customers, suppliers, and the company.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Uphold safe work practices by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following safety procedures.
• Perform additional related duties as required or assigned.
• Work closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Build professional relationships with external auditors and provide necessary information for annual audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in accounting and tax software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Microsoft NAV & E2 experience is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Accounting and Manufacturing

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