On behalf of our client, Lucas Professional Search Group is currently recruiting for a Controller for a busy manufacturing environment in Windsor, Ontario.

Responsibilities:  

·     Direct and  monitor performance of all accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and maintenance of General Ledger 

·     Prepare month-end and year-end financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the Company’s accounting policies.  Present actual results along with appropriate variance analysis and make recommendations to senior management  

·     Review processing of payroll and all related activities 

·     Complete weekly reconciliation of the bank accounts where applicable 

·     Prepare and develop the annual Budget with input from operations, and participate in annual budget review meeting 

·     Prepare the year end audit file, liaising with external auditors 

·     Manage commercial issues with appropriate personnel 

·     Review customer pricing changes and retro billings and ensure that the pricing database is correct and up to date (for manufacturing locations). 

·     Complete full plant Income Statement and Balance Sheet inclusive of reconciliations review and variance analysis 

·     Support of local plant management inclusive of communication and reporting/analysis of operational metrics.  This includes providing financial statements, review of weekly operational metrics and variance analysis 

·     Participate in review of plant income statement forecasting by account and communication of recommendations of senior management 

·     Mentor and manage direct report(s) 

·     Review and approve G/L coding on purchase requisitions  

·     Promote atmosphere of team work 

·     Coordinate implementation and maintenance of MRP system 

·     Make recommendations regarding accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures 

·     Prepare capital purchase approvals request with supporting documentation

·     Verify savings on cost reduction projects 

·     Complete any other duties assigned   

     Minimum Education And/or Designation Requirements:

·     Must possess a post-secondary degree in business or accounting, or possess equivalent experience 

·     Accounting designation (C.A., C.P.A., C.M.A., C.G.A) preferred 

Minimum Work Experience Required :

·     10 years’ experience (with 5 years in a Manufacturing environment) in accounting with 2 years in a Supervisory capacity  

·     Strong knowledge of standard costing principles 

·     Experience working with ERP systems

If you feel you meet the above qualifications and have relevant experience please forward your resume to Lucas Professional Search Group to the attention of Vanessa Burns at vanessab@lucaspsg.ca