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Controller

This is a hands-on, individual contributor, role that will be responsible for being a key leader in the business by preparing the financials, supporting schedules, analytical reviews, accounting, and more.

Responsibilities:

1. Working with the leadership team in a strategic capacity.
2. Supporting and developing company goals.
3. Looking for efficiencies and continuous improvement.
4. Investigating ways to reduce costs.
5. Establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
6. Developing, maintaining and communication of financial metrics.
7. Develop and manage financial controls, etc.
8. Participate in management meetings including production and sales & marketing.
9. Assist sales staff members in understanding customer service issues related to costs and profitability.
10. Work with sales and operations on accruing Warranty issues.
11. Ensure a good understanding of the overall day to day operations of the organization.
12. Be the resident leader when the President is off site.
13. Accountable for the timely preparation of all financial information to the divisional management and as well as the corporate office; including monthly statements, year-end closing documentation, financial forecasts and various reports.
14. Responsible for the month end and year-end close process, including all financial statements and supporting schedules.
15. Assist in ensuring data and reports related to the sale of products are accurate and timely in relation to the formulation of quotation rates.
16. Prepare daily bank deposits and reconciliation of AP cheques on a daily basis.
17. Ensure timely payment of sales tax and payroll remittances.
18. Submit hourly payroll and any payroll related remittances on a weekly basis.
19. Accounts receivable invoicing, cash application and collections.
20. Coordinate all internal and external audits or reviews.
21. Assist with the coordination all physical inventory counts.

Qualifications:

• Five to Ten year's work experience in accounting or finance, preferably 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent English language skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team with a hands on approach.
• Detail orientated.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial thinking ability.
• University or college with a background in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Experience working with payroll would be an asset.
• Accounting designation or education similar to the historical CGA or CMA program would be an asset but not a requirement.

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