Who We Are:

Lethbridge Iron Works was established in 1898 as a foundry providing cast iron parts to the nearby coal mines.

More than 125 continuous years of operation and 4 generations of family ownership later, Leth Iron now proudly operates a modern production foundry of over 110,000 square feet on 7 acres of land. Constructed in 1974 and expanded multiple times since, the Leth Iron facility uses automated equipment to produce consistent high-quality castings that exceed the demands of industries ranging from agriculture to automotive and beyond.

“Our success is driven by relationships with our employees, our customers, and our suppliers”

Core Values:

Be Even Better
Greater Good
Unique Customer Experience
Authentic Relationships
Engaged Employees

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for directing and managing the company's accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures. They also oversee the preparation of financial statements and reporting to Senior Leadership Team. The position supervises a team of five employees including Accounting, IT, Purchasing and Receiving. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) in person position based at our Lethbridge facility.

Responsibilities:

Manage the accounting operations including the review of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting.
Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of external regulatory reporting
Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure compliance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
Manage and comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations for cost savings and financial performance improvements
Lead the preparation of financial reports for senior leadership, ownership group, and external stakeholders
Serve as the point of contact for external auditors and ensure successful completion of audits
Manage inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation
Ensure effective management of pension plan and insurance contract
Work with operations to deﬁne, measure, analyze, improve and control current processes which impact internal operating eﬃciency.
Work with sales team on product pricing, costing and margins.
Supporting new systems or project selections and implementation from a strategic ﬁnance and internal control perspective
Promotes and maintains positive corporate relations with the local ﬁnancial community
Lead, mentor, and develop the Plant Accountant and other team members
Some business travel is required to attend conferences etc.
Additional controller duties as necessary

Ideal Candidate Profile

University degree in Business/Accounting, with professional accounting designation CPA
Experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and ﬁnancial management
Experience in the manufacturing industry will be considered a strong asset
Minimum of 2-3 years of management and or supervisory experience
Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial and local requirements regarding ﬁnancial records, pension, proﬁt sharing, and the like is essential.
Ability to understand the IT requirements of the business as well as risk mitigation
Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit ﬁrms
Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and applications
Advanced knowledge of MS Oﬃce and Excel
Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward the work at hand
Experience with an ERP computer system is an asset
Able to work eﬃciently as a part of a team as well as independently
Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
High attention to detail in all areas of work

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on candidate`s experience
Extended health benefits, Health Spending Account, Dental, Prescription Drugs, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
Company matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Profit Share
Additional paid-vacation days
Company cell phone

** Only candidates eligible to work and located in Canada will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,096.33-$117,065.44 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Profit sharing

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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