Summary
The corporate controller is responsible for the implementation and compliance of the financial policies and procedures for the AIM Solder group. He / she is responsible for the maintenance of accounting systems, preparation of financial reports, preparation of tax schedules and for the relations with the external auditor. He / she is also responsible for the preparation of the compliance reporting related to the financing. The corporate controller is a proactive individual that is the main support to the Vice-President of Finance, coordinates the work of the branch controllers and oversees the local Finance department.
Responsibilities
The corporate controller’s responsibilities, among others, are :
- To support local & international controller regarding financial & taxes issues (corporate & sales taxes);
- To recommend and participate in the implementation of improvement measures where necessary;
- To support the internal control initiatives;
- To supervise the preparation of the monthly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules;
- To participate and support the team regarding the consolidation process, analysis and financial reporting;
- To work closely with the VP Finance and provide support to the operations;
- To overview the tax compliance and planning activities in collaboration with the external consultants;
- Coordinate R&D reporting (tax) for CDN and USD entities;
- Supervise sales tax audit and support local and international entities for queries / issues;
- To control accuracy of all manufacturing affiliates reporting;
- To provide meaningful analysis to management;
- To implement general accounting and financial reporting systems, policies, procedures and requirements;
- To supervise government filings as required;
- To supervise year-end audit for the manufacturing group;
- To ensure compliance with PE GAAP through the manufacturing group;
- Work as a team with other service functions, such as internal audit, costing, purchasing, etc.
- Supervisory Responsibilities;
- To supervise the Montreal finance team;
- To provide direction and coaching to the branch controllers;
- To ensure a positive work environment and awareness by staff of company policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
Qualifications
Candidate must be a CPA with a minimum of seven years’ experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment;A person with knowledge of PE GAAP and taxation would be preferable;A person with attention to details and a strong ability to work under pressure;A person having an analytical mind and an ability to perform autonomously;Great leadership skills;Diplomacy, tenacity, rigor, flexibility and dynamism are required for this position;Computer competent;Quick learner;Fluently bilingual in French and English;#J-18808-Ljbffr