Financial Controller

Company Name: Dean Group
Location: Canada

Our client, an aerospace company based in Montreal(Dorval) is looking for a Financial Controller. The Controller is responsible for all financial aspects of the business and must ensure compliance with all  Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.

 

Reporting Relationships:

The Controller reports directly to the General Manager, with a dotted line financial reporting relationship to the Regional Controller.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Accounting department. Control and monitor all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies.
• Establish or recommend to management major economic strategies, objectives and policies for the company. Act to link/align the major business functions to profitability, growth and cash flow.
• Prepare timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, and audits covering sales, earnings, profits, working capital, cash balances and other financial metrics based on past, present and expected operations.
• Direct preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justifications. Monitor approved budgets on a monthly basis, providing guidance and assistance where needed to management.
• Assist sales/marketing and manufacturing functions in matching financial capability of company assets and resources to the forecast for sales/shipments as well as analyzing margins and recommending actions to improve items not meeting overall objectives of company.
• Manage financial and SOX audits with internal and external auditors and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Acts as business unit Ethics Officer regarding compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and oversees all internal controls.
• Assist management with negotiation and review of Long Term Agreements with customers.
• Serve as advisor to and strategic partner with the General Manager of the business, assisting in most decisions related to forecasts, key position hiring, new initiatives to exploit potential profit improvement opportunities, setting of plant policies and procedures, and other avenues in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
• Leverage strengths of the current Finance team members, help to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

 

Required Skills:

 

• Strong background in product cost Accounting (standard cost system) and experience in plant accounting/finance systems including strong understanding in the use of Excel.
• GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge is required. Track record of improving internal controls highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability and variance analysis.
• A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with solid problem solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting.
• Experience presenting to highest levels of management with confidence and precision.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.

 

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years Accounting/Finance experience.
• 7-8 years as the financial leader in a manufacturing environment with full responsibility for the books and records.
• Experience as a financial leader at a publicly traded company preferred.
• Bilingual preferred 

Level of Education:

• BS or BA in Accounting required
• CA/CPA designation is preferred
• MBA preferred

Salary offered upto 150K+Benefits

Please forward  resume in a Word document to  Ruchika Kohli on rkohli@deangroup.ca

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace