Controller

Would you like to be part of the Senior Management Team for a division of large international company in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Would you like to work for a manufacturing company that is a global leader in its industry?  Are you a CPA looking to take that next step-up in your career?

If you said yes to these questions, then this exciting Controller position could be the opportunity for you.

Our client located in the Kitchener Waterloo area is looking for a CPA with a proven track record as a top performer within a medium sized to large employer. This position reports directly to the CFO.

Department: Accounting
Locations: Kitchener
Compensation: $110,000 to $140,000

Responsibilities of Controller include:

  • Directing and overseeing the financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Monthly reporting packages to senior management and corporate
  • Oversee the annual preparation of budget and forecasts
  • Manage the year-end audit process
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performances
  • The supervision, training and development of accounting and finance staff.

 

 

Benefits of working for our client:

  • Commitment to work life balance
  • Job security – profitable long time established company
  • Reimbursed professional dues and great professional development allowance
  • High employee retention rates, many long tenured employees
  • Pension Plan
  • Profit sharing
  • Recognition programs

 

Requirements:

  • An accounting designation or (qualified by experience) with 5 plus years of experience working in senior accounting role in a medium to large corporate environment, preferable in a manufacturing environment
  • University degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Above average communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Hands on ability
  • Strong computer skills including Advanced level MS Excel skills and overall solid system skills
  • Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
  • Proven track record in highlighting and resolving issues in a timely manner, questioning results, challenging the status quo, initiating, and successfully implementing change
  • Creative problem solving and effective decision making

 

If interested, please send a copy of your resume in MS Word format. Please note only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

 

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