Controller - Milton, Canada - Industria Innovations Inc.

Industria Innovations Inc.

Verified Company

Milton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

We are looking for a creative free-thinker who is passionate about bringing
collaborative value-based solutions to life. We deliver on all our commitments by
mastering relationships, and by being the
authors of our own destiny.

If you are a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves the thrill that comes with taking on challenges, then we want to meet you.

The Role

The
CONTROLLER position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including financial reporting, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

The controller is responsible for allocating responsible resources to execute where required on below accountabilities.

The Company
Industria Innovations Inc. designs, manufactures and produces high quality home furnishing and décor.

With over 15 years in the industry, we have developed a comprehensive network of local and global sources built on alignment, collaboration and integrity.

This foundation has positioned us to be the trusted partner behind major retail, national and institutional brands. We are a fast-growing organization with a clear growth strategy to expand our market share.

Our Core Values

Industrious - we are diligent, hard-working, and committed to excellence

Intentional - We act with intention and purpose through empathy and foresight

Innovative - We are creative, original thinkers who anticipate and adapt to today's every-changing landscape

Key Accountabilities:

Operations

Liaise with operations management to maintain controls around ERP inputs such as work orders, bill of materials, material resource planning and month end closing procedures
Audit product costing, report variances and implement best practices
Collect production information and analyze manufacturing and logistics costs and advise senior management on creating efficiencies
Establish and monitor KPI's with all department heads

Accounting

Maintain chart of accounts, oversee receivables, payables and payroll, ensuring that all are within acceptable parameters and following company's best practices
Act as bank administrator for online banking and assign access and permissions to appropriate personnel
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions through ERP by managing permissions and authorizations. Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring that an orderly accounting filing system is being maintained
Own cash flow and work with CFO/CEO to strategically manage vendor payments that align with production timelines and commitments
Accountable for all finance and accounting team members (offshore & domestic), including mentoring, coaching, training, regular checkins
Accountable for capacity planning of the finance and accounting functions and collaborating with HR to ensure that the departmental functions are supported by the appropriate number of resources, whether they are internal or external

Finance

Ensure that all functions of the finance team are being addressed and all relative reports are accurate and submitted to management consistently and on time
Analyze profit and loss by product/client programs and work with sales team on projections and strategy
Work with CFO on the preparation of annual corporate filing and coordinate the provision of information to external auditors and accountant
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the company performance (KPI's), calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Create dashboards/reports, derive insights from data and communicate findings with stakeholders with strategic recommendations
Prepare company budget by working with each department lead to create realistic departmental budgetary goals
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Monitor debt levels and maintain compliance with debt covenants with all lenders
Comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings
Recommend and participate in recruiting resources that are required to support finance functions

Leadership

Engage with Strategic Leadership Team to plan and execute on company goals
Operate as "Team 1" with CEO, COO and other members of the SLT
Be an effective coach and mentor for all team members
Practice servant and humble leadership

Qualifications

Must have experience in a manufacturing/production environment
Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a growth mindset and a selfstarter attitude
Must be a trailblazer, enjoy working both independently and collaboratively
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration
CPA designation, or equivalent knowledge/experience
5+ years