Division Controller Jobs

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Are you a CPA who is looking for exciting career growth in a growing and profitable company? If so, our client's Division Controller role might be what you are seeking. Our client is a very successful, privately owned conglomerate that has operated for 100+ years. This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days/week in the office. Our client boasts offices across Ontario, and you have the flexibility to base your "home" office in Oakville or Niagara.
The Division Controller reports to the Vice President Finance and leads a team of 17 staff, including 3 Managers. Your team consists of several high-performing CPA's who have been with the company for several years. As the Division Controller, you will oversee the Finance function and month end close for one of the company's largest divisions. In the capacity of Division Controller, you will ensure the division's financial records are accurate and complete. You will review and analyze monthly financial statements prepared in accordance with ASPE. You will be a true Finance Business Partner to the Operations Management Team and provide valuable analysis to support business decisions. You will also be responsible for completion of the corporate tax returns and tax provisions.
To be considered for the position of Division Controller, you must be a designated CPA with 7+ years of relevant work experience, including a minimum of 5+ years at the Controller level. You should possess strong fundamental accounting skills in order to oversee the division's accounting and finance function. You should have strong leadership skills and experience leading a large team, including management of CPA's. You must also have hands-on Canadian corporate tax experience with preparing the corporate tax returns. As the company continues to grow through acquisitions, you should be able to "speak the language" of acquiring businesses. You should be able to assist in evaluating future acquisitions (explaining IRR on different propositions). M& A experience is NOT a requirement, as the company has a large internal M& A team, but you should be comfortable with the terminology and be able to lend your expertise. Due to the complex nature of the division's operations, the client will only consider candidates with strong manufacturing experience. You will have staff based in both the Oakville and Niagara locations, so you will be required to travel to the "other office" once a week.
What is in it for you? Our client offers an excellent compensation package which includes a very generous base salary, lucrative performance bonus, car allowance, 100% company-paid benefits, pension plan, paid vacation and company-paid CPA dues and PD. They also offer hybrid work flexibility, a collaborative and team-based culture and exciting career growth. This an exciting opportunity to work for a Canadian success story.
Requirements

• Oversee the maintenance of general ledger accounts to ensure the integrity of financial information gathered and reported.
• Strong ERP knowledge.
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience including 5+ years as a Controller.
• Attend operating and financial review meetings on a regular basis.
• Support the business unit by advising on accounting and finance issues..
• Strong Excel skills.
• Lead the financial accounting and reporting functions for the Division.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and variance analysis to senior operations management, executives, and other stakeholders.
• CPA designation.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Ad hoc reporting as required.
• Prepare annual corporate tax returns and estimates for the annual year-end.
• Prepare year-end working paper files and supporting documentation for the annual audited financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, planning processes, and forecasting.
• Manage large Finance team and provide coaching and guidance to staff.
• Develop KPI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

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