Project Controller- Finance - Mississauga, Canada - Tenova Goodfellow Inc

Tenova Goodfellow Inc

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Tenova Goodfellow Inc.

(TGI) is seeking a
Project Controller to join the Administration Finance & Control Department to assume the role of managing the financial aspects of projects for Tenova Goodfellow Inc.

TGI is part of a global organization that supplies advanced technologies, products, and services to the metal and mining industries.

As a world leader in providing advanced process control technologies, TGI focuses on improving energy efficiency in combustion intensive processes by using its proprietary extractive & optical sensor technology developed in co-operation with its strategic partners.

Being the project Business Partner while supporting Project Team envisaging and promptly suggesting corrective and improving action. Provide reliable and timely Tenova reporting.

Contribute to company's financial controlling by preparing reports and controlling activities for data analysis as per group standards and ensuring they are carried out efficiently, effectively and in line with best practices.

Support in the monthly management reporting process, the quarterly forecasting process, the annual IFRS group reporting process and the annual financial year reporting process.

The key responsibilities for the Project Controller include:

Monitor and control of contracts from Order Set-Up and Budget inception, Project review with PM's & Finance Manager, Revenue Recognition, Backlog, A/R Invoice Preparation & Final P/L review
Control Project Schedules, properly reporting deviations from plan
Guarantee and monitor the proper allocation of cost in the project network. Instruct and control that Engineering, AP and other departments are following properly the cost accrual process
Manage the billing summaries for projects and coordinate with Accounts Receivables that the invoices are issue in line with the commercial conditions of contracts and collected in time
Support the Internal Order Release process from the Control point of view
Coordinate with Project Manager and Budgeting Department to ensure that the Budget split is the adequate and that the control model follow up the same structure.
Review & Close out Projects on a timely basis
Keep and report standards productivities and costs from previous projects and other sources of information to benchmark budgeting and progress of projects
Timesheet review and posting
Ensure all subledger and balance sheet reconciliations are complete and correct
Perform data analysis and forecasts of costs centers and internal projects
Assist with any issues that arise with the ERP systems
Assist with annual financial audit
Ad Hoc analysis and reporting as required by management
Occasional additional work within the department or for other departments may also be required, as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
35 years of proven experience as a Project Controller or similar role
Ability to prepare detailed reports and manage the most effective techniques and tools in report drafting
Knowledge of methods and techniques to analyze current and future financial situations identifying trends and problems (actual vs. Budget analysis, variance analysis, etc.)
Knowledge of basics and/or advanced accounting principles, ASPE and IFRS. Knowledge of accounting activities such as cash operations, personnel costs, site account reports, local petty cash management
Knowledge of the administrative procedures to manage the accounts payable and receivable
Knowledge of Canadian fiscal and tax issues of company activities and projects and ability to prepare a balance sheet, its components (Profit and Loss Account and Financial Statement) and purposes in compliance with regulations and laws in force
Knowledge of financial risk management techniques such as using financial instruments to manage exposure to risk, particularly credit risk and market risk
Knowledge of industry accounting practices (industries such as engineering, manufacturing, consulting)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
Proficient in SAP or similar ERP system
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks/projects
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proactive, committed and solution/result driven
Team player
Excellent organizational skills
Critical thinking and problems solving
Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels within and outside of the organization
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment

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References will be required.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tenova Goodfellow Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed maintaining a diverse workforce._
Tenova Goodfellow Inc. is committed to providing reasonable ac