Controller

Job summary

The Controller will oversee the finance department, manage internal controls, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting across multiple subsidiaries. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, managing cash flow, and coordinating with external auditors and tax authorities.

Job details

POSITION SUMMARY: A hands-on position to oversee a finance department of a multi-national company with several subsidiaries. The Controller will maintain a robust system of internal controls, manage and safeguard working capital and cash flow, prepare monthly/annual financial statements and budgets and coordinate external audit and tax preparation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Reports: * Accounts Receivable * Accounts Payable * Accounting staff Accounting Policies and Procedures: * Responsible for integrity of internal controls in all operating companies and geographical locations. * Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts payable, ensuring timely receipt and payment. * Oversee fixed assets capital, requests, purchases and depreciation. * Review revenue cutoff and accruals on a monthly basis. * Prepare weekly cashflow forecast. * Review and approve regular vendor payments in accordance with forecast and payment terms. Financial Statements & Budgets: * Monthly statements and reporting of subsidiary companies to consolidation. * Ensure all reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in a timely fashion. * Responsible for preparation and adjustment of reserve accounts on a monthly basis. * Management and departmental reporting. External Audit & Taxes: * Assist VP Finance with auditors to complete audited financial statements. * Assist and liaise with auditors to complete annual tax returns and filings. * Ensure regular corporate and sales tax filings and instalments are filed and paid in a timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Preference will be given to candidates with a CPA designation and proven leadership qualities in a Manufacturing company. Experience: 5-10 years experience of financial reporting/financial management for a multi-national company. Specific Skill, Ability and Knowledge: * Analysis of complex accounts and identify areas of concern. * Well-organized * Detail-oriented * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to deal effectively with customers and suppliers as well as internal departments including Sales, Service, Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing personnel. * Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), EPICOR experience an asset. This opportunity is an existing role. Salary range based on experience: $130,000 - $170,000 AI: Is not used during the hiring process About Shred-Tech Shred-Tech is a leading manufacturer of shredding systems serving customers throughout the world. Shred-Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Shred-Tech is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.

What you’ll do

The Controller will oversee the finance department, manage internal controls, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting across multiple subsidiaries. Responsibilities include preparing budgets, managing cash flow, and coordinating with external auditors and tax authorities.

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of financial management experience in a multi-national manufacturing environment. A CPA designation is preferred, along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office and accounting software.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial reporting
• Financial management
• Internal controls
• Cash flow forecasting
• Budgeting
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Fixed assets
• Tax preparation
• Audit coordination
• Leadership
• MS Office
• Epicor
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Vendor Payments
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Depreciation
• Artificial Intelligence
• Annual Reports
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Sales
• Financial Management
• Financial Statements
• Fixed Asset
• Forecasting
• Sales Tax
• Government Contracting
• Microsoft Outlook
• Working Capital
• Purchasing
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Returns
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Consolidation
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Controller
• Controller (General)
• Accountants
• Treasurers and Controllers
• Financial Managers