Controller overseeing accounting, forecasting, compliance and finance leadership for Pela Case Corporation, a B Corp making products that help people waste less. Remote across West Coast Canada or based in Kelowna.
About the role
- Assistant Controller managing accounting operations for Magna’s automotive technology group. Leading financial close, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, audits, and department staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, support and provide direction to all staff within the department through goal setting, performance monitoring, reviews, communication, and on-the-job training and development.
- Maintain effective staffing levels and create succession and employee development plans.
- Develop and execute an annual strategic plan supporting company performance objectives and industry benchmarking.
- Collect, measure and monitor department effectiveness data, benchmark trends, and establish continuous-improvement action plans through the QOS process.
- Develop and implement processes and procedures supporting changing business demands.
- Facilitate department meetings and two-way communication using an Open Door philosophy.
- Promote a fair, people-focused work environment consistent with the Magna Employee Charter.
- Maintain visibility and accessibility to employees through Management By Walking Around (MBWA).
- Prepare, approve and attain the department budget.
- Ensure accounting practices comply with Magna, Intier, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies and requirements.
- Manage the month-end close process, including journal-entry approval, accrual completeness, financial reporting, and monthly financial statement analysis.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts.
- Manage year-end closing, financial statement preparation, external audit file requirements, and liaison with external auditors.
- Manage the annual budget process and reporting requirements.
- Support department managers in understanding cost structures and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Identify, document, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintain the signing authorization master list and archive accounting and payroll records.
- Manage the payroll system and protect proprietary and human-resources information.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field.
- Minimum 2 years related experience.
- Accounting Designation (C.A., C.M.A., C.G.A.).
- Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- Overtime and travel may be required to support achievement of objectives.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plan
- Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.
- Conveniently close to Highway 404 (Newmarket) /400 (Bradford)
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