Financial Controller - Winnipeg, Canada - Freed & Freed International Ltd.

Description

Financial Controller - Freed & Freed International Ltd.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Company:

With a rich history spanning a century, Winnipeg based garment manufacturer Freed & Freed has made a name for itself in the apparel industry.

As a prominent clothing manufacturer, we offer both onshore and offshore production capabilities, as well as our own in-house line of high-quality coats.

Over the years, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for many of Canada's most recognized clothing brands.

Our unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with our deep industry expertise, has earned us a reputation as a reliable and innovative leader in the garment manufacturing space.

At our core, we provide our clients with exceptional service and are committed to delivering top-notch products that exceed their expectations.

The Position:


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Communicate regularly with the President on issues, concerns, or potential costs to the organization.
• Oversee monthend and yearend close processes with preparing accurate monthly financial statements including all supporting reconciliations and schedules.
• Coordinate and prepare internal financial statements.
• Analyze production costs and efficiencies, recommending changes as necessary.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, sometimes including international tax planning and compliance.
• Oversee Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, ensuring documentation is appropriately matched, coded and approved prior to payment.
• Support payroll processing and reporting.
• Interpret and analyze corporate financial performance and variance analysis of financial results against budget.
• Provide financial analysis and assist in contract negotiation.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal government requirements and remittances.
• Ensure the reconciliation of all related party transactions and balances.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors for yearend closing.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
• Work with management team to develop longterm strategic initiatives and provide management with information vital to the decisionmaking process.
• Develop comprehensive budget and perform monthly budget analysis.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, developing, and implementing new processes, policies, and strategies to ensure data accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems in a manufacturing environment
• Analyzes production costs and efficiencies, recommending changes as necessary.
• Establish cost parameters and manage the overall P&L of this company.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business management/Accounting, with CPA designation
• 5+ years of financial management experience, with a proven track record in a manufacturing or related industry
• Expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting, with strong knowledge of operational accounting, revenue recognition, job/project profit analysis, and cost analysis
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, QuickBooks, databases, and information systems, with previous data analysis experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fastpaced, everchanging environment
• Outofthebox thinker with a willingness to take initiative and adapt to new challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members and other departments
• Diplomatic and respectful in handling challenging situations
• Experience with business and strategy development processes, with a demonstrable ability to provide strategic financial guidance and support
• Experience in garment manufacturing or related industries is an asset, with a deep understanding of têxtile materials and production processes

Salary:
$1.00 per year


Benefits:

• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- accounting: 5 years (required)

- finance: 5 years (required)


Work Location:
In person