Controller Jobs

Purpose and Scope:

This position is a key leader on the plant leadership team. Contributes to all areas of plant management and provide strong financial leadership. Provides financial direction to the plant and recommendations to improve plant performance.

Responsible for the maintenance and analysis of plant financial records required for monthly financial statement preparation, coordinate audits with internal and external auditors, prepare audit packages and prepare budgets and forecasts in accordance with IFRS and company policies and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

§ Ensuring that the adherence to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 all Stackpole International policies and any other industry standards in all activities.

§ Accurate and timely financial reporting relating to the internal operation of the division

§ Organized and accurate financial records

§ Work in compliance with Safety, Environmental, Quality and Production Systems

Management Reporting & Control Systems

§ Overseeing the preparation of regular and requested financial reports and analysis for plant and senior management as well as for other appropriate parties

§ Report the monthly consolidated financial results to the shareholder using Hyperion

§ Work closely with the Divisional Controller to establish, implement and monitor accounting systems, policies and procedures for the Company

§ Prepare management reporting that contains analysis, recommendations for the future as well as identifying strategic opportunities to improve the operating performance of the entities

§ Prepare quarterly reports and analysis to the shareholder to meet external reporting requirements and participate in SOX audits as requested

§ Evaluate, develop and improve any operational accounting procedures and internal controls that are lacking

§ Assist in the development and maintenance of performance metrics for the Gates Production System “Lean” implementation and other continuous improvements principles throughout the organization

§ Financially model the businesses with a particular focus on EBITDA and cash flow

§ Maintain transfer pricing documentation in accordance with the CRA regulations

§ Access leading financial and I.T. systems information and practices (i.e. corporate governance, risk management, tax and SOX policies) to ensure best in class reporting

§ Communicate and build relationships by instilling internal and external stakeholder confidence by demonstrating global awareness, multi-cultural understanding and adaptability

§ Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls

§ Financial performance, risk analysis and preventative/corrective action recommendations for the protection of Gates Canada Inc. and its stakeholders

§ Implement cost reduction strategies which fit the business objectives

§ Manage the reduction of physical inventory variances

§ Track plant performance KPI’s and report to management team

§ Monitor capital expenditure budgets and commitments

§ Perform post-expenditure reviews on significant capital projects and report to division

§ Track plant working capital performance to budget and follow up issues

§ Liaise with internal and external auditors and corporate officers

Accounting Processes

§ Assisting the Divisional Controller to ensure accurate and timely A/P & A/R processing

§ Monthly closing of G/L

§ Assisting staff responsible for the maintenance of complete records supporting G/L entries including sub-ledgers and reconciliation’s

§ Performing accruals and maintain cut-off procedures

§ Co-ordinate physical inventory and reconcile with book amounts

§ Prepare financial statements and analyze significant variances

§ Prepare year-end audit file and assist external audit process

§ Maintain A/P and A/R sub ledgers regarding fixed assets

Costing and Quoting Systems

§ Maintain project costing systems for control of tooling, capital, and SRED projects

§ Ensure SRED project costs are properly documented and are consistent with SRED guidelines

§ Maintain inventory valuation and analysis

§ Assist and coordinate customer tooling audit review.

Cash Management

§ Assist in processing of invoices for payment.

§ Follow up on outstanding receivables, claims, and other customer issues

Budgets and Forecasts

§ Develop budgets, forecasts and the strategic plan business model for both reporting entities and coordinating the activities with the management teams.

§ Assist with the preparation of monthly and yearly forecasts and budgets

§ Prepare analysis of future projects and programs

§ Track and maintain capital projects

§ Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives

§ Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications, Education And / or Experience:

§ Must have a University degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

§ Minimum of 5 years progressive senior accounting experience

§ Should have completed or be working towards a professional accounting designation

§ A strong attention to detail couples with strategic thinking and highly developed methodological, analytical, creative, and conceptual skills

§ Should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have excellent organizational skills

§ Must have excellent applied knowledge of an integrated ERP system and have advanced knowledge of Windows, Excel and Word

§ Ability to work across cultures in gathering, consolidating, and presenting information

§ Experience related to steel and aluminum components would be a benefit

§ The incumbent should be a “self-starter” who functions well in a team environment and possesses a “can do” attitude

§ Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization

§ High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation