Controller - Markham, Canada - CES Transformers

CES Transformers

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Controller

CES Transformer is a growing transformer manufacturer located in Markham, Ontario. Operating for over 35 years, CES is focused on the future and growth of the company.

We are looking for a full-time team member for the role of Controller to add to our motivated, entrepreneurial, and energetic team.

Scope of Position

The Controller shall provide financial guidance and counsel on all matters relating to the finance function including strategic business planning, budgeting and forecasting, business analysis, and corporate growth strategies.

The Controller reports to the President and collaborates closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that the company's financial systems, controls, and processes are appropriately implemented.

Assuring the company achieves best-in-class status through disciplined execution and operational efficiency in pursuit of its goals, objectives, and strategies.

This opportunity will appeal to individuals that want to make a real impact in a highly entrepreneurial and successful business as it looks to the future.

Functional Tasks

Provide handson leadership, guidance, mentorship, and performance management to the finance and broader team. Oversee and manage the accounting, tax, insurance, budget, credit facilities, and capital structure.
Review, refine and implement as appropriate all internal financial systems, controls, and processes to ensure the timely and accurate capture, dissemination, analysis, and reporting of all data for timely business decisions
Oversee all financial budgeting, forecasting, and planning in a timely manner so that the strategic aims and objectives of the organization are achieved.
Support company expansion objectives and work with senior leadership with financial guidance.
Ensure proper financial metrics and decision KPIs are established for proper ROI decisionmaking as related to key investments and capital allocation.
Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports.
Act as a key strategic and operational contributor to the overall growth of the business.
Manage relationship with audit firm for annual audit/income tax activities and all related matters.
Ensure that the organization's finance department is structured and sized so as to be optimally aligned to the needs of the business.
Manage financial relationships with banks, vendors, and customers.
Effectively manage the company's cash and securities positions and drive supplementary initiatives deemed necessary by the company.
Remain informed about the business, put measurements and reporting dashboards into place enabling realtime assessment of performance and 'what's over the horizon'.
Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Key Performance Deliverables
In light of the identified responsibilities, the following are specific deliverables that the position is designed to achieve.

Competency Profile:
The following competencies listed below define the role of Controller
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Strategic Approach_

Develops a strategic plan to realize the vision. Revises strategy in light of changing circumstances. Takes a long-term view of organizational success. Works to clarify long term organizational goals. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far-reaching ideas.
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Role Expertise_

Demonstrates critical technical or professional knowledge/skills related to the role. Has thorough knowledge of relevant services and methods. Expands technical knowledge/skills and keeps up to date in own area of expertise.
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Commercial Acumen_

Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Understands situations in terms of costs, profits, added value and return on investment. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization's total expenses and revenues.
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Results Orientation_

Focuses strongly on achieving agreed upon outcomes and ensures that key objectives are met. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Aims to improve upon past performance. Establishes aggressive personal targets and strives to achieve them.
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Integrity & Sincerity_

Inspires trust and supports others through own authenticity and following up on commitments. Maintains high ethical standards both personally and professionally. Shows consistency among principles.
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Team Skills_

Helps to create a sense of team spirit and harmonious relations through cooperation and support. Balances personal goals with those of the team. Fosters collaboration among team members.

Preferred Experience / Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce or Administration with CPA or equivalent designation.
A minimum of 1015 years of progressive, handson experience in financial management with increasing responsibil