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Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Waterford Search Selection Advisory • Mississauga, ON
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Our client, a global manufacturer, requires an Assistant Controller for one of their locations in Mississauga, ON

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for analyzing and understanding the financial results of the manufacturing operations. Will perform analysis to support strategic decisions as well as identifying cost improvement opportunities. Requires the ability to interact effectively with financial and operational people across the company. The Assistant Controller assists in preparation of the financial statements that meet standard accounting principles as well as corporate financial policies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects the company’s expectations, vision and values.
  • Follow and abide by all government, Legal, and company rules and regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Supervise Finance staff.
  • Trains staff on proper company procedures
  • Assists with managing all aspects of the General Ledger
  • Development of system controls to ensure data integrity
  • Assist in the Month-end and year-end financial reporting and close activities for the plant
  • Assist in the preparation of annual plant and capital budgets
  • Assist in preparation of various financial statements and reports according to rules and regulations of law and company
  • Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow
  • Responsible for managing operational data ensuring data integrity and accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with relevant company policies and procedures
  • Support budgeting and forecasting process. Prepare or support preparation of all required analysis as directed to meet dictated schedule timelines
  • Prepare adhoc reports as required by Senior Management or Corporate
  • Ensures that proper internal controls are established and maintained
  • Applies accounting expertise to ensure financial records & statements are in accordance with GAAP and company financial policy.
  • Follow and abide by all government, Legal, corporate and company rules and regulations.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
  • Safeguard all financial/personnel documents and keep all financial/personnel matters private and confidential.
  • Develop and maintain good procedures and systems for all required financial tracking.
  • Protect the assets of the company by continual review and awareness of internal control issues, with appropriate recommendations for improvements.
  • Co-ordinate the preparation of information for entry into the accounting system.
  • Ensure that all applicable general ledger accounts are reconciled / analyzed to a level acceptable to both internal and external audit tests.
  • Provides month end financial reports for review with management.
  • Work safely and follow all safety rules at all times.
  • Report any unsafe or unhealthy conditions immediately.
  • Know and understand all corporate, Federal, Provincial and Local legislated duties.
  • Play an active role in maintaining housekeeping in the area and ensure that area of responsibility is clean, tidy and organized at all times.
  • Attend all physical examinations and tests including those required for respirator use and hearing protection.
  • Wear required PPE such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, aprons, respirators and head protection.
  • Assists with preparing referenced year end audit file for review
  • Perform any other duties as requested.
  • Have the right to refuse work based on safety or health concerns.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Recognized accounting designation (CPA)
  • Minimum 5 years general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • A strong grasp of standard cost development, absorption and cost analysis is a must.
  • Experience with integrated financial / manufacturing software packages
  • Competency in Microsoft Office PC software package - Excel, Word and Access
  • Strong attention to detail and strong organization skills
  • Experience in managing payroll function.
  • Experience in managing tooling inventory.
  • Good interpersonal skills, combined with a strong drive for continuous improvement
  • Experience preparing business cases, budgets and forecasts
  • Knowledge and experience with foreign exchange hedging.
  • Ability to work effectively within team environment
  • Ability to uphold confidentiality
  • Ability to work well under variable workload and work overtime to meet customer needs
  • General ledger, receivables, payables reporting process
  • Month end close process
CORE COMPETENCIES
  • Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions
  • Analyzes problems skillfully
  • Cooperation within the work group and across groups, coordinates own work with others, seeks opinions
  • Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines
  • Asks questions to ensure understanding
  • Exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of communication
  • Analyzes current procedures for possible improvements
  • Follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy in documentation and data
  • Performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change
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