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Aerospace & Defense, Manufacturing, Aviation.

Controller

Kitchener, ONOnsiteFull Time$110,000–$130,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • CPA
  • manufacturing
  • ERP software
  • financial statements
  • GL account reconciliations
  • KPI reporting
  • financial controls
  • financial audit
  • physical inventory count
  • cycle count

Nice to have

  • entrepreneurial spirit
  • machining
  • landing gear components
  • commercial markets
  • defense markets

Role summary

A Controller is sought to manage financial operations for multiple manufacturing facilities specializing in landing gear components for commercial and defense markets. This role requires a CPA designation with a minimum of 5 years of post-designation experience, preferably in manufacturing. Responsibilities include annual budgeting, strategic planning, forecasting, monthly/quarterly financial reporting, implementing financial controls (including Bill 198 compliance), leading audits, managing inventory counts, and developing the accounting team. Advanced PC skills in Excel and Word, ERP software proficiency, and strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the local Management team and work closely with the General Managers of multiple facilities. The ideal candidate must possess a clear understanding of public company reporting requirements, have managed staff and demonstrate strong attention to detail. The incumbent must be comfortable working with various departments in the company and getting involved in multiple projects. In addition to strong leadership and management skills, the incumbent must show entrepreneurial spirit, possess strong organizational and documentation skills, strong teamwork skills and can work independently with internal and external professionals at all levels.

The Controller will be responsible for multiple facilities which are the Center of Excellence for the machining of medium to large landing gear components for commercial and defense markets. 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

  •  Responsible for annual 5 year budget, strategic planning and regular forecasting
  • Responsible for monthly & quarterly financial reporting including financial statements, memos and ensuring team is maintaining all GL account reconciliations
  • Responsible for providing critical KPI reporting for operational success to improve operational performance
  • Maintain, monitor and implement financial controls and procedures to satisfy Bill 198 (52-109);
  • Provide financial insight to all management & support all functional areas;
  • Liaison for annual financial audit and twice a year Bill 198 (52-109) audit
  • Lead annual physical inventory count and ensure cycle count process is maintained throughout year
  • Responsible for maintaining all accounting records and proper archival of such records;
  • Communicate with Corporate office on financial data and business activities (tax, insurance etc) as required;
  • Other analysis and projects as required;
  • Lead and develop your team to be timely, accurate and efficient in release of information;
  • Promote the values of the company: Respect-Responsibility-Resilience-Recognition;
  • Work closely with the other departments.

QUALIFICATION:

  • The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance and hold a CPA designation

 EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum 5 years (post designation) working experience with preference from a manufacturing environment

 SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented individual who possesses a high level of integrity
  • Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit
  • Advanced PC skills in MS Excel and MS Word and ERP software
  • Practical experience with automated accounting systems
  • A “team player” mentality with a flexible and collaborative approach to completing tasks
  • Organized and strong multi-tasking skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Confident and possesses a personable, professional presence
  • Strong management and interpersonal skills with a proven track record in developing relationships
  • Enthusiastic, hardworking, demonstrated initiative and motivation in taking charge of their responsibilities
  • Problem solver with sound judgment, who takes initiative, accepts ownership and accountability
  • Ability to set clear and deliverable goals and follow through on them
  • Ability to prioritize and manage competing deliverables based on urgency and importance

Salary range: $110,000-$130,000 per year

This posting is due to a current opening. We do not use AI in our recruitment process.

Heroux Devtek welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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