Canadian Executive Search Group Inc. is seeking an experience Financial Controller for a Windsor ON Client in the manufacturing sectorAbout the Role - Establish and maintains local internal controls for accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with Corporate policies and auditor standards. Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with GAAP or IFRS. Oversee the annual budget and rolling forecasts, conducting monthly variance analyses and reporting significant discrepancies to management. Provide financial insights, focusing on capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within approved credit terms. Participate in weekly spend and production/forecasting meetings. Ensure proper documentation for all WIP/Unbilled transactions (e.g., POs, LOIs) and adheres to Revenue Recognition policies. Ensure all government submissions are accurately prepared and submitted on time. Review biweekly payroll input, correcting any discrepancies. Identify and recommends process improvements in accounting and costing to the Corporate Controller. Verify the accuracy of financial data, resolves discrepancies, and maintains the general ledger, including account verification, reconciliation, and journal entries. Manage vendor relationships, focusing on cost control and payment terms. Maintain confidentiality of all information from customers, suppliers, and company. Ensures compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations. Uphold safe work practices by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following safety procedures. Perform additional related duties as required or assigned. Work closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Build professional relationships with external auditors and provides necessary information for annual audits.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintains local internal controls for accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with Corporate policies and auditor standards.Manage the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring alignment with GAAP or IFRS.Oversee the annual budget and rolling forecasts, conducting monthly variance analyses and reporting significant discrepancies to management.Provide financial insights, focusing on capital investments, pricing, and contract negotiations.Collaborate with team members to ensure timely, accurate customer invoicing and receivable collections within approved credit terms.Participate in weekly spend and production/forecasting meetings.Ensure proper documentation for all WIP/Unbilled transactions (e.g., POs, LOIs) and adheres to Revenue Recognition policies.Ensure all government submissions are accurately prepared and submitted on time.Review biweekly payroll input, correcting any discrepancies.Identify and recommends process improvements in accounting and costing to the Corporate Controller.Verify the accuracy of financial data, resolves discrepancies, and maintains the general ledger, including account verification, reconciliation, and journal entries.Manage vendor relationships, focusing on cost control and payment terms.Maintain confidentiality of all information from customers, suppliersEnsures compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.Uphold safe work practices by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and following safety procedures.Perform additional related duties as required or assigned.Work closely with the Corporate Controller and Operations teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.Build professional relationships with external auditors and provides necessary information for annual audits. QualificationsBachelors degree in Accounting requiredCPA or CMA designation preferred6-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturingProficiency in accounting and tax softwareProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar softwareStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational and time-management skillsAdvanced Excel skillsMicrosoft NAV & E2 experience is preferred
Job Title
Plant Controller