Controller, Samuel Automation

The Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting function for Samuel Automation an engineered-to-order and project-based business. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy integrity and timeliness of financial information while providing leadership over month-end close project accounting inventory management and internal controls.

The Controller partners closely with Operations Supply Chain Project Management and Shared Services to drive financial performance enhance reporting and support strategic decision-making. This role also plays a key part in continuous improvement of systems processes and controls across the accounting environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare and analyze percent complete revenue recognition calculations
• Perform and oversee variance analysis identifying key business drivers and risks
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls

Project & Cost Accounting

• Oversee project accounting including cost tracking WIP and percent-complete revenue recognition
• Provide financial insight into project performance margins and cost forecasts
• Ensure accurate accounting for project-related accruals and revenue recognition
• Oversee inventory accounting (raw materials WIP finished goods) and related controls where applicable

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop the accounting team
• Establish clear performance expectations and support professional development
• Foster a high-performance collaborative team environment

Business Partnership

• Partner with Operations Supply Chain and Project Management teams to support decision-making
• Provide financial guidance on project execution cost management and profitability
• Act as a key finance liaison to Shared Services and Corporate Finance

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes including annual operating plans and regular reforecasts
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve profitability cash flow and working capital
• Oversee development of management reporting dashboards and KPIs to track business performance

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes ERP systems (Encompix) and reporting tools like Power BI
• Support optimization of systems such as ERP platforms and reporting tools like Power BI
• Enhance financial reporting dashboards and analytics capabilities

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audit processes
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (required)
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in automation project-based environments or manufacturing
• Strong expertise in project accounting percent complete revenue recognition and inventory accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Encompix Oracle FCC and/or IFS)
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an asset
• Experience leading teams and managing financial close processes

Qualifications & Experience

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• High level of accuracy integrity and attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization

The expected compensation range for this position is $114240- $157080. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location skills education and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for the role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth.

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