Business Unit Controller

This position is responsible to meet the goals and objectives of the organization by leading, directing and overseeing the accounting operation for multiple manufacturing sites within the business unit level. Key contributions include the preparation, consolidation and/or execution of the site’s(s) P&L, including monthly, quarterly & annual close process, financial statements, general ledger, material margin improvement, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, and various special analyses.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made, upon request, to ensure individuals with disabilitiesperformthe essential functions.

• Responsiblefordeveloping policies, practices and procedures that have significant impact on the organization
• Coordinate all audit activity
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements & filings in compliance with GAAP& other regulatory standards
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports inan accurateandtimelymanner; clearly communicatesite level andconsolidatedmonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast offinancial status
• Support theVP,Financein engaging the board’s audit and finance committees around issues and trends in financial operating models and delivery.
• Lead and direct the divisions finance team including creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.Leverage strengths of team memberstohelpclarify roles and responsibilities,develop and implement training programstomaximize and reachoptimalindividual and organizational goals
• Align department strategy with organizational goals
• Responsible for personnel actions including hiring,performanceand termination
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization
• Manage organizational cash flow forecasting by workingin partnership withexecutive leadership includingvice presidents; continuously collaborateto assess the financial efficacy of program operations andestablishfinance and administrative systemsas asupportsystem.
• Manage and track the performance of invested assets in keeping with policies and investment guidelines
• Oversee & preparemonthly/quarterlyconsolidatedsupplemental detail in support of monthly financial reportsincludingadhocreports andanalyses of division finances thatfacilitatedecision making
• All other duties as assigned

Position will be located out of our Whitby, ON Plant and support our Montreal plant.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum10years of experience in Financial Managementin a manufacturing organization
• CPAcertificationand/or MBA preferred.
• Proven and effectiveleadership and management skills
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
• Analyticalthinking,ability to analyze financialdataand prepare financial reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid working knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems and related manufacturing
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio,Teamsand Outlook
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyestablishingpriorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able toidentifyproblems andneeds anddevelop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

EEO Statement

ProAmpacprovides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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