Assistant Controller

Our client is a leading manufacturing company with a strong presence in multiple entities across the region. We are seeking a highly qualified Assistant Controller to join our team and contribute to the company's success.

The Assistant Controller (plant business partner) who is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and possesses expertise in complex consolidations, integration of consolidation tools, process optimization, and efficiency enhancements across multiple entities. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence, a collaborative nature, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. Experience in the US GAAP framework, a manufacturing background, and proficiency in Advanced Excel and SAP are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities: • Participate in monthly close process, including journal entry posting, review, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Gather necessary information for month-end accruals and post journal entries.

• Prepare monthly financial review package for plant and collaborate with operations and finance teams for review.

• Conduct various financial reporting, forecasts, and variance analyses.

• Support daily operational costing needs and periodic production reporting.

• Develop, monitor, and update plant overhead standards and related work, including understanding routing and allocation measures.

• Manage inventory accounting and analysis.

• Maintain and report fixed assets ledgers and capitalization.

• Review and analyze Capex reports.

• Review and approve purchase requisitions.

• Participate in financial audits and SOX compliance, assisting with internal audit procedures.

• Provide leadership and direction to Cost Accountant(s), Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable Administrator(s).

• Handle monthly HST filing and reporting.

• Estimate annual tax provisions for divisional forecast reporting.

• Coordinate with Corporate for year-end tax calculations and disclosures.

• Manage corporate tax return filing in accordance with deadlines.

• Assist in preparing the annual Controller Model File.

Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

Extensive experience in complex consolidations, P&L and financial reporting.

7+ years of relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment strong costing/inventory is required

Proven track record of process optimization and efficiency enhancements.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop staff.

Experience with US GAAP.

Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Prior experience in the manufacturing industry or transferrable sectors.

Working experience with an ERP accounting software (JDE, Hyperion, SAP) is a must