Our client is actively recruiting an accomplished Divisional Controller to join their newly integrated corporate finance team. They seek a proficient leader to guide financial operations, dedicated to maintaining excellence in their financial practices across diverse divisions in machining and fabrication. They are eager to welcome a skilled professional who can effectively lead and optimize financial strategies within this dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Establish consistent accounting policies, controls, and procedures across divisions, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulations.
- Lead testing of changes to the Payroll and finance ERP system to ensure desired financial outcomes.
- Recruit and develop coaching plans for accounting and finance personnel, fostering growth and efficiency.
- Implement unified contribution margin and gross margin tools and reporting across divisions.
- Analyze and report production costs by project, focusing on materials, labor, and overheads.
- Develop monthly income tax provisions and offer assistance in income tax preparation and strategic planning..
- Generate timely, detailed financial performance reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Overseeing the gathering and consolidation of all financial data essential for accurately accounting for consolidated business outcomes within the EP Group.
- Collaborate with FP&A and management to analyze financial performance and provide insightful commentary.
- Coordinate external audit activities and enhance the Company's working capital metrics, such as DSO, DPO, and DIO, for improved operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role within accounting or finance, preferably as a Controller or in senior finance management.
- Advanced knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS accounting standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Tier 1 or 2 ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Proven track record in the manufacturing industry is crucial.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Highly motivated with a strong aptitude for independent problem-solving and resolution.