Controller - Kitchener, Canada - Trusscore

Trusscore

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description
Trusscore is a material science company focused on developing sustainable building materials.

We're starting a journey to change the way people build buildings and the environmental footprint left behind when they do.

Already an established innovative building materials manufacturing company, Trusscore is now preparing to take things to the next level by focusing on R&D and bringing innovative material science to our formulations—making our products functional and beautiful.

As one of the leading polymer panel manufacturers in North America, we are dedicated to environmental sustainability and make it a focus of our manufacturing process.

We succeed by manufacturing and delivering the best in high-value, zero-waste, quality products in an ever-evolving marketplace. By integrating innovative material science into products to meet new demands we will leave traditional alternatives behind.

Building on a winning track record of 300% revenue growth over the past 5 years, we need the right talent to take the next big steps.

Your Mission

Your mission is to direct and manage the day-to-day accounting function of the company, while continually striving for process and operational efficiencies in the Finance functions everyday work.

You will quickly become a key member of the Trusscore finance team and will help us expand and optimize our existing processes within our ERP system, NetSuite.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement best practices for efficient and effective operation of the accounting department
Guide and continually develop a dynamic accounting team to increase the internal value of the group and ensure success in a fastpaced business environment
Ensure period end close activities are performed within timelines; analyze trial balance and P&L by entity; review critical month end schedules prepared by the team
Become a NetSuite champion, to ensure crossfunctional integration of our system and seamless activities across all critical financial and nonfinancial business processes
Responsible to oversee all accounting functions of the business, which includes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, banking/loans, intercompany, inventory, fixed asset and grant accounting business processes
Oversee the manufacturing planning process from a cost and material planning perspective including average cost planning, labour and overhead activity rates and quarterly inventory provisions
Oversee the execution of our Annual Consolidated Financial Statement audit, including review our external financial statements prepared under IFRS, review schedules, and support the team in gathering supporting documentation for all samples
Responsible for the accuracy of master data, including but not limited to Item Master, Customer Master and Vendor Master Data within NetSuite, as well as Chart of Accounts and financial statement presentation consistency
Develop and coach direct and indirect team members including identifying and implementing process efficiencies
Responsible for building and reviewing our quarterly reporting package to be presented to senior management
Building and maintaining a hedging program
Assist in ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

Qualifications:

7 years of progressive experience in a senior finance role and hands on experience working in accounting and financial reporting capacity
Bachelors or Master's degree, with business or accounting background
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA/CGA/CMA) designation is required
Strong understanding of IFRS is required
Experience in an ERP platform is a definite asset (NetSuite preferred)
Strong, proven experience in leading, mentoring, and growing a dynamic accounting group
Must be proficient in MS Excel
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize deadlines on an ongoing basis
Excellent relationship, written and oral communication skills
Strong work ethic and detail oriented
Strong sense of accountability and ownership to meet tight monthly deliverables and deadlines
Critical thinker with strong analytical skills
Ability to take initiative, resolve issues, and provide solutions and recommendations