Controller - Stratford, Canada - Johnson Electric

Johnson Electric

Verified Company

Stratford, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Stackpole Finance is a team of young talents who are located in Asia, Europe and Americas.

We are using a combination of latest Digital tool, AI, and analytical reasoning to analyze the financial aspects of the business and operation to drive our success and profitability.

We use data to interpret the business, and organize actionable analysis with leadership team.

We are partnering with senior business leaders to decide on our pricing and strategy; also work with various function teams to execute company manufacturing strategy.

Our team is structured in 3 streams where the right talent will be rotated between:

Finance IT for Digital transformation
Digital analytics for Business partnering
Global finance (Regional, Costing, Operation, Reporting)
This position is an integral position within Finance where we are a team of 20 people.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead month-end process, Capex planning, 5 years Strategy Financial planning, Budget and Forecast
People management
Manage up and Manage down
Prepare monthly reporting package (POR, EBITA bridges, Plant KOI, Capex, Sales, Cashflow, P/L, Variance, Product line P/L), pricing)
Partner with Global Controlling team to understand the business, financial and operation dynamics across all regions.
Interpret complex and massive amount of data to formulate decision, strategy, scenario analysis
Drive profitability together with business leaders to make pricing decision and strategy
Partner with various function teams to execute company production strategy.
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Prepare full cycle monthly closing (AR, AP, Inventory, & Fixed Assets on a 2 day close cycle)
Ensure that G/L mapping is correct and in accordance with parent company guidelines
Assure maintenance of complete records supporting G/L including sub-ledgers and account reconciliations
Determine accruals and maintain cut-off procedures
Coordinate physical inventory and reconcile with book amounts
Maintain A/P and A/R sub ledgers regarding fixed assets
Review all journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare balance sheet review packages for parent company under IFRS guidelines
Review and track continuous improvement projects
Leading in production monitoring activities (inventory, scrap, machine/labour efficiencies)
Track plant working capital performance to forecast/budget and follow up issues
Monitor and report status of significant commercial issues impacting financial performance of the division
Maintain project costing systems for control of tooling, capital, and SRED projects
Ensure SRED project costs are properly documented and are consistent with SRED guidelines
Prepare and maintain Bill of Materials for all production and prototype parts
Review standard costs annually
Ensure that inventory costing is reliable and accurate
Works in compliance with Stackpole International PMDA Quality Systems, Safety Systems, and Environmental Systems
Maintain inventory valuation and analysis

Capability that we are looking for:

An entrepreneurial spirit to learn to drive profitability of a business
Willing to learn to identify the issues and co-operate with different functions to make an impact
Not hesitate to learn the latest digital finance tools, e.g Power BI
Not hesitate to drill into the most detail part of the operations to pivot the direction
Willing to work with the most senior management of the company
Creative thinking and good analytical skills to tackle problems
Manufacturing and costing background is preferred but not compulsory
A learning attitude and hungry to be successful
Data driven mindset
Able to use data to interpret the business, and organize actionable analysis with leadership team.

Job Requirements:

Must have a degree in business with an accounting/ finance major
Must possess CPA or equivalent
An understanding of accounting concepts (IFRS)
Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills, a sense of urgency, as well as a superior ability in critical problem solving skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel)
Ideally have at least years of progressive financial management experience, with leadership experiences in a fast paced, global manufacturing environment
Highly adaptable and ability to interact effectively with Senior Management, Plant operations personnel, Auditors and various Finance personnel at other divisions
Experience in manufacturing operations preferred
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team_

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company's most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace whe