Site Controller

The position of Controller will report directly to the VP of Finance Door Systems with additional reporting and support responsibilities to the Swedish parent organization ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems. This position would be working in our Mississauga office with travel to our London office once a week.

The Controller will lead the regional finance team and is a key business partner for Dock Products Canada Inc. The Controller has primary responsibility for the organizations financial planning and analysis accounting inventory control risk management and insurance capital expenditure oversight and corporate compliance. The successful candidate will roll up their sleeves to assure the right finance practices and business policies to guide and support a rapidly growing and changing business. They will build a close and effective business partnership with the General Manager and with the parent company finance leadership.

Responsibilities:
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process for all of Dock Products Canada Inc.
Administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organizations financial status.
Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
Overseeing all financial activities reporting on revenue accounting staff budgeting disbursing funds managing risk implementing policies and improving financial processes.
Ensure financial integrity and accountability and maintain internal controls
Prepare supporting documents for preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements including working with the auditors.
Generate timely monthly quarterly yearly and project specific financial reports in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and present to Door Systems Leadership
Oversee audit activities and ensure compliance with the government
Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls financial systems and financial procedures.
Lead facilities inventory and other administrative functions supported by Operations
Ensure all insurance policies renewed on an annual basis.
Oversee accounting team (accounts receivable collections payables etc).
Perform other tasks as requested by Senior Leadership.
Partner with the General Manager to provide insights and action items from a financial perspective.
Build strong relationships with field operations team to help support business growth initiatives.
Management of month end close processes within tight deadlines.
Perform Ad Hoc analysis for leadership and parent organization.
Ensure compliance with all external regulatory and legal requirements.
Responsible for building developing and coaching a high performing team.
Create and document business processes and accounting policies.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or MBA (preferred)
Must have extensive knowledge in both IFRS and USGAAP standards
Minimum 510 years experience controlling
Relevant experience with ERP and other systems integration.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word) with an ability to quickly learn new software.
Must be able to work independently
Strong attention to detail
An unquestionable internalized sense of ownership and accountability
Experience managing a team of AR/AP in multiple locations
Effective written/verbal communication skill across multiple business areas
Ability to successfully and motivationally lead a diverse team
Desire in continuous development of immediate team
Understanding operational process flows and how they impact financial results
Ability to adapt and maintain performance in changing work environment
Experience with acquisitions and ERP implementation is ideal
Ability to meet weekly monthly and quarterly deadlines
Ability to travel 50

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