Would you like to be part of the Senior Management Team for a long established yet fast-growing company in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Would you like to work for a manufacturing company that is developing new and innovative products? 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.
Responsibilities of the Controller include:
- Directing and overseeing the financial statement preparation and analysis including consolidations, of monthly reporting packages to senior management and BOD
- Overseeing the annual preparation of budget and forecasts
- Managing the year-end audit process
- Recommending benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performances of divisions and departments
- Supervision, training and development of accounting and finance staff including transactional staff AR, AP, and Treasury
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 (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) 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.