Controller Jobs - Windsor, (ON)

Controller - Job Description

Plasman

One Company, One Driving Force

Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic, and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components. We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective.

At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we have built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.

Plasman, Windsor Tooling Division is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as:

Controller

The Controller or designate is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities of the Finance Department at Plasman

Key Responsibilities include:

• Direct and monitor the performance of all accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and maintenance of the General Ledger in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare month-end and year-end financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the company's accounting policies. Present actual results along with appropriate variance analysis and make recommendations to senior management.
• Review the processing of payroll and all related activities.
• Direct weekly/monthly reconciliation of the bank accounts where applicable.
• Prepare and develop the annual Budget with input from operations and participate in annual budget review meeting.
• Prepare the year end audit file, liaising with external auditors.
• Manage commercial issues with appropriate personnel.
• Direct customer pricing changes and retro billings and ensure that the pricing database is correct and up to date (for manufacturing locations).
• Full plant Income Statement and Balance Sheet responsibility inclusive of reconciliations, review, and variance analysis.
• Support of local plant management inclusive of communication and reporting/analysis of operational metrics. This would include providing financial statements, review of weekly operational metrics and variance analysis.
• Participate in the review of plant income statement forecasting by account and communication of recommendations to senior management.
• Effectively mentor and manage direct report(s)
• Review and approve G/L coding on purchase requisitions where applicable.
• Ensure personal and associate awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and IATF 16949(includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Promote an atmosphere of teamwork at all times.
• Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is always maintained.
• Coordinate implementation and maintenance of MRP system.
• Make recommendations regarding accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Prepare capital purchase approvals request along with supporting documentation.
• Verify savings on cost reduction projects.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that sufficient resources are available for the Finance Department including training, safety requirements, personnel, work instructions, procedures, and related tools.
• Assist in any way to any employee, necessary to promote a successful operation emphasizing customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all employees receive proper training and understand all job tasks.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/OR DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a post-secondary degree in business or accounting or possess equivalent experience.
• Accounting designation (C.A., C.P.A., C.M.A., C.G.A.) preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least 7 years' experience (with 3 of these years in a Manufacturing environment) in accounting with 2 years in a Supervisory capacity
• Strong knowledge of standard costing principles
• Experience working with ERP systems.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess above average computer skills in required software.
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal formats
• Ability to perform well in high pressure situations.
• Possess sound financial and business insights.
• Be a positive and ethical role model to employees in all business dealings.
• Understanding of expectations detailed through Organization Statements, Standards, Visions, Policies and Procedures (i.e. Mission, Values, Code of Conduct, Operational, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety) as referenced in Employee Handbooks and communicated through Orientation and/or other training awareness opportunities

• Additional training requirements may be identified based on plant-specific location (municipality/province/state/country) and/or operational needs that are commensurate with the Plasman is committed to offering a wide range of prospects to our employees, including competitive salaries, full-time permanent positions, benefits, company savings plans, recognition awards, hands-on training, upward mobility, tuition reimbursement, and more. duties, expectations, and responsibilities of the role within the specific plant.
• Possess sound financial and business insights.
• Meets expectation rating (rating score of 2 or 3) in all applicable Competencies as defined in the Performance Management Process.
• Capable of independent travel to, from and within designated regions
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must be capable of performing the essential duties which include maximum safe lifts to the 75th percentile of the employee as determined by acceptable standards.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.

Thousands of innovative minds. One Driving ForceTM.

Visit our website plasman.com to see our capabilities and the culture that creates our one team.