Financial Controller

Are you ready to take the reins as a dynamic and collaborative Financial Controller? Join our passionate and innovative team where you will play a pivotal role in steering the financial success of our organization alongside the CFO.

As our Financial Controller, you will spearhead a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Your expertise will extend to supporting the CFO with Treasury and tax compliance matters, contributing significantly to the overall financial health of the company.

Why this Role is Exciting:

• Strategic Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with the CFO, gaining valuable insights into financial strategy and playing a vital role in shaping the company's financial direction.
• Leadership Impact: Lead, coach, and mentor a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive, and professional growth is encouraged.
• Cross-Border Expertise: Showcase your in-depth knowledge of GAAP and your hands-on experience with cross-border transactions, particularly between Canada and the US.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead, Coach and Mentor direct reports, ensuring smooth operations of the accounting department and maintaining synergistic relationships with all other departments.

• Ensure all transactional aspects of Banking, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and inventory are completed daily

• Ensure all manufacturing related transactions are completed and posted to the GL accurately with proper cut off procedures at month ends.

• Document, monitor and update accounting policies

• Review quarterly and annual budgets for all departments

• Analyze costs and profits

• Track financial KPIs

• Create ad-hoc reports as needed

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date online filing systems

• Perform internal audits of processes and transactions and assist with external audits

• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• CPA (USA) or CPA (Canada)

• A minimum of 3 years of Work experience as a Financial Controller in a medium to large sized manufacturing organization (US$ 20 million and over in revenues)

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and legislation

• Hands-on experience with payroll, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and month end close functions

• Experience with daily cash management

• Expert knowledge of NetSuite or similar ERP systems

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work to tight deadlines

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The team member may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Financial Controller: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Abbotsford, BC V2T 6C7 (required)

Work Location: In person