Jobs in Guelph, Canada

As a key member of the plant management team, the Controller will report to the Corporate Controller and assume a strategic role in the overall financial management, controls, and reporting for the plant. The Controller will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the plant to insure control of assets and to achieve organizational objectives. This will include direct responsibility for general accounting, finance, forecasting, payables, order entry, billing, budget management, strategic planning, cost accounting, bill of materials, general ledger accountability, P&L & cash flow management, business and financial analysis, and financial planning and reporting. This position is critical in helping drive performance improvement as the General Manager’s finance business partner and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategy, Planning, and Management.
• Direct Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Oversee Accounting, General Ledger, Administration, and Operations.
• Manage Cost and Inventory Accounting.
• Direct Cash Management for the Plant. (To be gradually introduced and transitioned)
• Serve as Finance Business Partner for the Plant.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field. CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years total accounting or finance experience.
• 5-7 years’ minimum experience as a Controller in a small to mid-sized ($10MM-$500$$) capital goods manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience in costing, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade financial, accounting, and manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP/MRP Systems.

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