Financial Controller POST NUMBER: 426355
Our client is a large public company in the manufacturing industry. They are looking for a Financial Controller to join their team!
Why Work Here
- Excellent boss who will be an excellent mentor
- Strong team in place
- Excellent total compensation package
About the Opportunity
- Lead and Manage the Corporate Accounting Team, fostering a culture for growth and excellence.
- Lead and manage month-end and year-end period closing and ensure that all reporting is completed on time.
- Manage and Analyze the Balance sheet and General Ledger accounts. Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and organize routine balance sheet reviews with business partners to understand variances. Ensure accuracy of financial data and oversee use of accounting practices to align with IFRS and company Accounting Standards.
- Manage the accounting of payroll transactions (Salaries, deductions, and benefits) for unionized and non-unionized employees.
- Coordinate timely completion of tax filings and government reports (i.e. HST, PST, Income Tax) and support payroll in ensuring timely filings of EHT, WSIB, and other payroll remittances such as union dues.
- Manage any sales tax, income tax or corporate audits and provide effective resolution to disputes.
- Oversee External and Intercompany Accounts Payable processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments and support offshore teams in managing AP Aging to keep AP cycles smooth.
- Be a Finance Business Partner with stakeholders across the company (Frontline Units, Global Record to Report, Treasury, Area Leaders, etc.).
- Prepare/approve relevant journal entries. Ensure that supporting documentation is provided in accordance with company Guidelines
- Assess accounting operations continuously, propose improvements, and implement processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Responsible for Treasury functions such as Cash flow forecast, bank reconciliations, bank relationships and management of bank accounts
- Support AR Team in Cash applications and other bank related matters.
- Design and maintain accounting and internal control systems and procedures.
- Participate in Budget and Forecasting sessions and report variances on key accounts.
About You
- CPA designation
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience; latest position being mid-level management.
- Experience leading, coaching and developing a team of growing accounting professionals.
- Experience in cross-functional business partnering.
- Experience with SAP/S4 HANA and Business Planning and Consolidation is considered an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Strong knowledge of Hedge Accounting, Deferred Taxes and Sales and Use Taxes.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and job costing is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- English, French is an asset (not mandatory)
Salary Range
$125,000 - $150,000/year
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
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