About OES Inc.

OES Inc., based in London, Ontario, develops world class technology solutions across a broad range of commercial applications. OES enables its customers to address complex challenges across multiple industries such as transportation, healthcare, defense and the environment. OES is organized into three business units: OES Scoreboards, OES Technologies and OES Electronic Manufacturing and Design Services. OES has a 30+ year record of growth, product development and manufacturing excellence.

OES employees embrace the 4Fs and 3Rs that are central to the organization – Fast, Focused, Flexible and Finish supported by a complete emphasis on Relationships. Successful OES employees are innovative, dedicated and relationship builders that strive for excellence in everything that they do.

Position Overview

The Controller is a key member of the Management Team of OES Inc.  The Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership, expertise and support/direction to the Management Team, Sales Team, Accounting Team and others within the Company as required. This role is responsible for all financial reporting and financial processes for OES.

Responsibilities
 

• Supporting the OES Leadership Team, this position will prepare summary financial numbers and management discussion comments on a monthly basis. Assistance will be provided in the interpretation of the financial information and setting the financial direction of the Company.
• Supporting the VP Finance, Ardenton, this position will produce ad hoc reports as requested.
• Manage annual external audit.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and customers.
• Responsible for monthly financial packages, MD&A narrative, Executive reports, Variance reports, Unit P&L and Dashboards monthly.
• Responsible for the annual operational and capital budget process by reviewing for reasonableness and providing feedback in the adherence to KPI standards.
• Responsible for the quarterly re-forecast process by reviewing for reasonableness and providing feedback.
• Review the financial results and analysis with Senior Operational and Financial management.
• Responsible for managing daily/weekly/monthly working capital through monitoring and forecasting. 
• Responsible for managing inventory including analysis inventory turns, inventory obsolescence and timely updating of inventory in system.
• Management of the accounting team.
• Succession planning and cross training for each position in the group.
• Monitor and implement development plans for direct reports and ensure completed for all area finance personnel.
• Understand and monitor the use of JobBOSS to ensure data being reported and captured are meeting requirements for all user groups.
• Assist in identifying and recommending development and maintenance of JobBOSS as updates and changes to the business environment evolve to ensure JobBOSS continues to work in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure that any changes to the system are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop, implement, maintain, monitor and document the accounting processes and internal controls to ensure continued compliance and continued best practices.
• Communicate all variations to processes and work collaboratively to implement effective and efficient processes.
• Assist in the analysis, due diligence and review of new locations, acquisitions or changes to the product delivery models for the business.
• Responsible for the training of non-financial managers in understanding financials.
• Responsible for integration of new locations and/or acquisitions.

Key Requirements

• University Degree or College Diploma in related field required.
• Professional Accounting Designation required (CMA, CGA, CA, CPA)
• Minimum of 7 years of directly related full cycle accounting experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five years management and supervisory experience.
• Proven proficiency in a senior administrative function.
• A strong understanding of job costing and the factors affecting profitability and cash flow, with a proven ability to effectively manage these factors to achieve optimum results.
• A strong strategic mind capable of seeing the big picture and guiding the team towards organizational goals.
• A strong understanding of revenue recognition standards is critical for the performance of this role.
• Knowledge and experience with JobBOSS and Microsoft Office products are required.
• Knowledge and experience with advanced MS Excel techniques as tools for financial reporting and dashboard design and development a major asset.
• Knowledge of general business practice and the ability to interpret financial information is crucial.
• Experience administering Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards is required.
• Highly effective leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional rapport with clients, consultants and team members.
• Able to deal with situations and people ethically, honestly and with integrity.
• Self-motivated, high energy individual with the ability to motivate others.
• Good computer skills.