Job Details
Job Summary:
Plans and directs financial activities of the organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Manages accounting and financial functions to ensure correct reporting of balance sheet, profit & loss, and forecasting of sales data.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new staff.
* Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
* Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
* Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
* Maintains employee time for payroll purposes, in accordance with Accounting and Human Resources policies.
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Generates all financial reports for Business Unit required for corporate offices.
* Establishes, or recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies for company.
* Recommends modifications to existing corporate programs.
* Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
* Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
* Maintains complete working knowledge of company policies. Controls Company spending by ensuring ACE's (Authorization of Capital Expenditure) are properly approved and budgeted.
* Provides management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
* Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
* Directs development and implementation of methods and procedures to ensure and maintain financial control through Canadian Bill 198 Standards and IFRS Guidelines.
* Coordinates work with other areas, departments, and Business Units/Corporate.
* Must comply with all departmental SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), company GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Employee Handbook Policies, including attendance, and all safety rules and standards.
* Works normal shift hours and overtime as required.
* Demonstrates the behaviors of punctuality, regular attendance, professionalism towards supervisors and co-workers, and self-directed task completion.
* Maintains clean work area.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
* Must be able to work collaboratively with co-workers.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
* Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
* Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as Manufacturing Software.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in accounting, or a B.A. in business with emphasis on accounting from four-year College or university, CPA is a plus.
5+ years in a qualified accounting/finance role
2+ years of supervisory experience
2+ years of manufacturing experience including cost accounting and budget preparation is a plus
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.