Summary:
The Controller is a critical and important role for Keter Canada. Reporting to the Finance Director, the Controller has the responsibility to ensure proper Governance and Controls are maintained within the business unit. The individual will work alongside the Finance Director to complete all reporting and analytical needs of the business unit. A dotted-line relationship exists with the North American Controller ensuring that all shared service finance functions (AP, Credit, AR) adequately support the unit’s business needs and that all corporate responsibilities are met in a timely fashion. The Controller will maintain external relationships with the CRA, audit teams, banks and local agencies to ensure that the Canadian legal entity remains compliant and in good standing. A successful candidate will leverage their hands-on experience to influence all functional areas within the business (Manufacturing, Engineering, HR, Sales, Finance, etc) to ensure data and process accuracy throughout the organization.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the monthly/quarterly close process
- Manage Cash controls, forecasting and reporting
- Manage CRA and other agency audits and inquires
- Manage all banking relationships and processes
- Manage all external audit inquiries (quarterly / annual) with support of Financial Analyst
- Manage the external Tax firm to ensure corporate compliance
- Support the Finance Director in the annual Budget process and Quarterly review process
- Prepare weekly cash reporting and forecasting
- Manage Capital Expenditure controls, forecasting and reporting (with Engineering support)
- Maintain, analyze and reconcile the General Ledger accounts (with NA controller’s team)
- Quarterly Transfer Price review, analysis and reporting
- Vendor and Customer data management, as required
- Support the central AR and AP teams, as required
- Support the HR & Payroll functions, as required and determine monthly provisions
- Work closely with department managers in analyzing plant activities and costs (eg. production efficiencies, bill of materials, maintenance spend, etc.)
Requirements:
Skills & Competencies:
- CPA designation and at least 3 years of manufacturing industry experience
- In-depth SAP experience in a manufacturing setting
- Proven ability to interpret data and provide meaningful analysis to senior leaders
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Action Oriented
Education and Training:
- Post secondary education in a related field
Internal Coding:
INDHP
