Gas controller Jobs in London, ON

Our client, a leading Canadian distributor is seeking a Controller to lead the finance group through a period of growth and expansion. The role oversees all financial operations, providing timely financial reporting and analysis to help drive financial performance across the organization. The role plays a critical part in preparing financial statements, supporting strategic planning and ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards and working with executives on various growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the financial reporting and operations for Canada including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and oversight over all financial reporting activities.
• Provide insights that support decision-making, margin improvement and revenue growth.
• Oversee and optimize the company's foreign exchange management and make recommendations to protect margins, improve cost of goods and maximize profitability.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support revenue planning, inventory strategies and long-term business forecasting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with company goals and U.S. parent company expectations.
• Ensure proper financial control systems are in place to manage risk.
• Lead and coach the finance team in functional areas including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit.
• Monitor and analyze gross profit performance, identifying trends, variances and opportunities to improve margins through pricing, costing, product mix and operational efficiencies.

The successful candidate has:

• A CPA designation and 5+ years leading staff in a fast-paced growth company, preferably within a multi-entity or multinational organization.
• High developed people skills and ability to build relationships and positively influence various stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cross-border financial reporting requirements and consolidation processes for reporting to a U.S. parent company.
• Experience in managing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modeling to support business planning and strategic decision making.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally supporting sales, operations, HR and executive leadership with financial insights and recommendations.
• Previous experience in managing FOREX and strategy to protect margins.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring and managing a finance team.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements with a high degree of accuracy on a timely basis.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving business and reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements, audit processes and risk management best practices.
• Strong analytical abilities and ability to get deep into the weeds in addition to leading higher level planning, strategy and new projects.
• High level Excel skills along with working experience and comfort with ERP systems.
• Previous experience in inventory reporting and controls.
• Ability to "take charge" and lead in a fast-paced, growth oriented company.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to the U.S, parent company or other locations.

Compensation and benefits:

• The discussed salary range is between $110,000 to $120,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement program.
• Professional growth and opportunity to make a large contribution to business success.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.