Operations Controller - Burlington, Canada - Eaton

Eaton

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Eaton's Electrical sector is currently seeking an Operations Controller - Assemblies to join our team. This position is based at our head office in Burlington, ON and offers benefits from Day1.

What you'll do:

You would be responsible for providing proactive financial operations, costing, cost control and financial business process services to the Canadian organization through innovative planning, analysis, consulting, process transformation, continuous improvements and reporting while maintaining effective control in accordance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Eaton corporate policy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead a team of professional accountants who are responsible for financial management and internal controls at our Canadian manufacturing facilities.
Provide financial and business support to our operations and supply chain teams including but not limited to labour productivity, inventory controls, operations reporting, cost out and other operational initiatives as required.
Review monthly financial results, including trend analysis and comparisons to plan, forecasts, and prior years to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
Take ownership of all standard monthly reporting, ensuring it is completed accurately and within established timelines.
Supervise the development and communication of internal budgets, ensure the integrity of data, and assists in the preparation of strategic and profit plans for the assembly operations.
Develop, distribute, and communicates plant incentive goals, performance and results and maintains accurate and adequate reserves for incentive and agent commissions.
Reviews and approves balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate electronic audit evidence is maintained.
Trains local management on financial concepts to improve business acumen of leaders.
Reviews and approves capital spending requests and develops capital requirements on an ongoing basis.
Manage and drive cycle count and E&O inventory initiatives with appropriate stakeholders.
Proactively identify and drive process enhancements across facilities to improve accuracy and efficiency of monthly, quarterly, and annual projects / tasks / inventory / cycle count to drive profitability.
Define, implement, maintain, and monitor financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Eaton Financial policies, GAAP, local regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 810 years of experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited University with a Business/ Finance focus or CPA designation
Strong knowledge of full cycle financial leadership in a manufacturing environment
Understanding of foreign exchange transaction and translation reporting
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
Knowledge of federal/provincial laws and regulations regarding taxes

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP functionalities and integration (AP, AR, GL, PO, OM, Inventory, etc.)
Good knowledge of business intelligence software
Experience with managing a team of professionals
Experience leveraging digital tools to drive efficiencies within the finance department

Skills:

Ability to work with others in remote locations required effective communication across distance.
Ability to build relationships with key managers and provide timely business advice are success factors.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills along with strong problemsolving abilities.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment.
Work environment is predominantly office however plant visits and involvement are needed to gain a full understanding of the business.
Some travel is necessary.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees.

Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.