Financial Controller

Vaughan, ON

Manufacturing - Plastics

On-site 5 days / week in-office

Potential to grow into Director of Finance / Head of Finance

The Company:

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller who can lead a small Accounting & Finance team. Privately owned, with a 20+ year history of continuous growth, high quality products, growth and innovation. They’re seeking someone who brings strategic and hands-on leadership skills.

The Opportunity:

Lead all Financial Accounting responsibilities, including financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, controls and budgeting. Improve FP&A reports, score-carding and KPIs for inventory management and supply chain departments. This role will also lead IT systems and resources for the company.

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• Manage and accurate and timely month-end close and reporting process including providing oversight and guidance to finance team as well as specific oversight over accounts that are complex or have significant estimates or judgements
• Develop, prepare and lead monthly management reporting package inclusive of in-depth variance analysis and comments on the implications of performance trends.
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders, in accordance with business requirements.
• Champion best practices and adherence to the Company’s Internal Control Framework
• Align with stakeholders and leadership team to develop and implement key metric reporting dashboards
• Manage annual audit requirements, as required
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining for the rolling income and cashflow forecast while ensuring the consideration and inclusion of up-to-date information from business stakeholders
• Partner with Commercial and Operations departments to ensure consistency and accuracy in all operational reporting and analysis as well as the development of analytical tools to aid functional performance
• Contribute to and attend operational meetings focused on process governance, identifying areas of improvement and optimization
• Mentor, train, coach, Accounting team members.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR to best lead a collaborative Finance & Accounting function.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration
• CPA Professional Accounting Designation and minimum of 10+ years progressive experience
• Robust understanding of Canadian GAAP, budgeting, treasury matters and internal controls
• Demonstrated, independent Controllership experience in a manufacturing environment including operations accounting and product margin analysis
• Exposure to both multinational corporation and privately owned businesses
• Demonstrated Leadership, people management and team development skills
• A lean practitioner who can managed and adapt to change and transformation
• Comfort rolling up their sleeves and being hands-on as necessary, as well as the ability to delegate to their teams
• Excellent time management skills (ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines and multiple customer demands)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and organizational skills
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen; excellent analytical skills
• Advanced skills in Excel