Controller (Director, Finance)

Responsibilities

• In the Controller role, you will provide leadership and coordination of Company accounting, financial reporting, compliance, internal control, and budget management functions.
• You will also be a key financial advisor for our dynamic Operations Team in cost accounting and financial planning processes, supporting the development and delivery of the company's short- and long-term objectives.
• We are looking for a team player with strong technical accounting knowledge, business acumen, demonstrated leadership and people development, innovative ideas, excellent communication skills, and a drive to win.
• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
• Provide leadership oversight and coordination of Company accounting processes, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and budget management functions.
• Plan, organize, and direct the day-to-day activities of General Accounting, AP, AR, and Costing.
• Drive operating discipline in tracking and analyzing monthly actual P/l, B/S, and cash results vs forecast, risks and opportunities, gap closing processes.
• Report timely, completely & accurately all financial and accounting information, including financial reports required by Company management, Masco Corporation, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure Company accounting procedures conform with both Canadian and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and are consistent with Company Accounting Policies.
• Monitor, analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget, forecast, and prior year
• Ensure that all established policies, rules, regulations, and agreements are followed. Ensures that all department processes and procedures are appropriately documented and complied with
• Support VP of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering and Operations Team in developing financial and cost accounting processes and reporting, as well as financial analysis needed for decision-making
• Maintain an adequate system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of internal controls
• Administer & monitor various transfer pricing relationships/reporting.
• Recommends and monitors benchmarks for measuring and improving financial and operating performance.
• Coordinate the various tax compliance reporting, including statutory financial statements, and act as Company representative for any financial and taxation audits, both internal and external
• Review business contracts and agreements with vendors and ensure any accounting and reporting issues are properly identified, addressed, and accounted for under accounting principles and company accounting policies.
• Assist in financial presentations for senior management and multifunctional meetings.
• Keeps abreast of current accounting trends, practices, and regulations.
• Develop and coach the team and build the organizational financial capabilities.
• Manage and direct team performance, development, recruitment, and retention to accomplish the department's goals and objectives effectively.
• Other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required, accompanied by a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting, internal audit, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Canadian and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and federal and provincial financial and taxation regulations.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position in a mid-sized manufacturing environment. Experience working with one of the Big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) is highly desirable.
• Strong operational and cost accounting experience.
• Team player who is able to influence others within the business and functional teams.
• Ability to work under tight timelines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Passion for technology, desire to make meaningful contributions on a team with big inspirations.
• Proven superior coaching and people management and development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort in working across functions and with different levels of management.
• A collaborative team player with strong technical accounting and influencing skills who builds relationships quickly across various stakeholder groups in order to maintain a strong internal control environment and compliance while moving initiatives forward.
• Action-oriented, comfortable taking calculated risks to serve our customers and business better.
• Outcome-focused, critical

Additional Information

WE ARE HIRING! CONTROLLER (Director, Finance) AT MASCO CANADA (On-site - St. Thomas, ON Office) Come build the future with us! We are looking for a dynamic financial senior leader who is passionate about managing a market-leading product portfolio that consumers love. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance of Masco Canada, you will join a rapidly growing and developing team.

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