About the role
Financial Controller Location: Manitoba, Canada
Who we are: Established in 1979, Celco Controls has proudly become the largest automation firm in Manitoba. We have done this by advancing our clients’ industrial automation processes through the design and implementation of integrated process control solutions that are more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable.
Summary/objective
Are you a senior level designated accounting and finance professional with a growth-oriented mindset that blends an operational perspective with a commitment to financial management? Would you like to use your experience in a Manitoba-based business with a very successful track record? The Controller will be working in a supervisory and strategic capacity, reporting to the organization's President, while also interacting with the North American CFO and finance team at Tavoron.
Essential Functions
Manage all aspects of accounting and finance for the organization. Develop, implement, and maintain financial control and guidelines to safeguard company assets. Oversee the Job costing for all projects and report on profitability of the jobs on hand. Track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and revenue recognition throughout the project lifecycle. Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for internal stakeholders. Oversee the preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements. Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management. Maintain accurate inventory records, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and consumption. Manage cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure data integrity. Monitor inventory levels to support production and project needs while minimizing carrying costs. Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a monthly and annual basis. Assist with the annual GAAP financial statement audit and ensure compliance with GAAP reporting requirements Assist with the preparation and completion of the annual CRA returns Review all payroll reporting prior to processing to ensure accuracy of employee payroll and compliance with labor and government requirements. Establish internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies in financial statements. Analysis of financial records, to ensure that the company is working towards its targets. Evaluate financial metrics and perform due diligence on financial and operational matters. Develop and mentor a finance and accounting team, establish and implement accounting processes and controls and provide continued mentorship and management of finance and accounting functions to support the business. Ensure compliance with all required government regulations and reporting requirements including CRA, GST and PST Provide continuous improvement and process improvement to the organization for further efficiency and effectiveness. Manage facility lease and improvement contracts as well as maintenance and repair contracts. Provide regular communication and reporting to parent company finance leader.
Required Education And Experience.
The Controller will possess a recognized Canadian accounting designation, CPA (CA, CGA CMA) and will have previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, or distribution environment. The Controller will need to be comfortable in building processes and teams and as such a hands-on attitude and ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities will be key. Experience with job costing and percentage of completion accounting required. You would have 5 plus years of strategic finance and leadership experience with strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to balance the operational requirements of the role with the financial reporting for the company. The Controller will possess strong communication skills and should be able to lead and work with all staff within the organization, at multiple levels and in a diverse range of roles and industries. You should be comfortable working with and possibly implementing IT and accounting systems and should have a strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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About the role
Financial Controller Location: Manitoba, Canada
Who we are: Established in 1979, Celco Controls has proudly become the largest automation firm in Manitoba. We have done this by advancing our clients’ industrial automation processes through the design and implementation of integrated process control solutions that are more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable.
Summary/objective
Are you a senior level designated accounting and finance professional with a growth-oriented mindset that blends an operational perspective with a commitment to financial management? Would you like to use your experience in a Manitoba-based business with a very successful track record? The Controller will be working in a supervisory and strategic capacity, reporting to the organization's President, while also interacting with the North American CFO and finance team at Tavoron.
Essential Functions
Manage all aspects of accounting and finance for the organization. Develop, implement, and maintain financial control and guidelines to safeguard company assets. Oversee the Job costing for all projects and report on profitability of the jobs on hand. Track project budgets, commitments, expenditures, and revenue recognition throughout the project lifecycle. Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for internal stakeholders. Oversee the preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements. Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management. Maintain accurate inventory records, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and consumption. Manage cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure data integrity. Monitor inventory levels to support production and project needs while minimizing carrying costs. Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on a monthly and annual basis. Assist with the annual GAAP financial statement audit and ensure compliance with GAAP reporting requirements Assist with the preparation and completion of the annual CRA returns Review all payroll reporting prior to processing to ensure accuracy of employee payroll and compliance with labor and government requirements. Establish internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies in financial statements. Analysis of financial records, to ensure that the company is working towards its targets. Evaluate financial metrics and perform due diligence on financial and operational matters. Develop and mentor a finance and accounting team, establish and implement accounting processes and controls and provide continued mentorship and management of finance and accounting functions to support the business. Ensure compliance with all required government regulations and reporting requirements including CRA, GST and PST Provide continuous improvement and process improvement to the organization for further efficiency and effectiveness. Manage facility lease and improvement contracts as well as maintenance and repair contracts. Provide regular communication and reporting to parent company finance leader.
Required Education And Experience.
The Controller will possess a recognized Canadian accounting designation, CPA (CA, CGA CMA) and will have previous experience in a manufacturing, construction, or distribution environment. The Controller will need to be comfortable in building processes and teams and as such a hands-on attitude and ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities will be key. Experience with job costing and percentage of completion accounting required. You would have 5 plus years of strategic finance and leadership experience with strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to balance the operational requirements of the role with the financial reporting for the company. The Controller will possess strong communication skills and should be able to lead and work with all staff within the organization, at multiple levels and in a diverse range of roles and industries. You should be comfortable working with and possibly implementing IT and accounting systems and should have a strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.