Financial Controller

Great Opportunity for a Financial Controller!(Full-Time, On-site)Location: Burlington, ONOverview:Reporting directly to the VP & Managing Director and collaborating with managers and staff across the organization, the Financial Controller oversees all financial operations for a specialty chemical company with multiple international branches, as well as several family-owned holding companies.The role is responsible for managing all financial reporting and for developing and implementing accounting policies, systems, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to the Managing Director, Owners, and Management Team. Additionally, the Financial Controller ensures that sales activities are supported by accurate financial data and works closely with the Sales Leadership Team.Main Responsibilities & Duties:Leads the internal accounting functions.Ensure any staff working on accounting functions have clear direction and feedback and that financial reporting activities are completed on an accurate and timely basis.Prepares monthly income, receivables, payables, cash flow, and balance statements and are timely and accurate and assists with planning of sales management activities.Prepares regular company metrics and special reports for the Managing Director, Sales team, and Management Team.Communicates with customers on an as-needed basis.Annually, prepares and presents financial year-end reports and analyses.Reviews expenses and ensures signoffs for all expense statements are obtained.Develops and implements accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure company financial information is fairly stated.Organizes audits and assists external auditors as required.Works with external accounting firms on tax management and is responsible for tax filings.Keeps up to date with accounting changes in Canada, the US, and the EU.Creates the corporate metrics necessary to ensure targets are being met and creates, monitors, and reports on the tracking towards the targets.Manages external communications to authorities, regulators, etc. on all financial matters.Builds processes to add ‘checks and balances’ to all financial processes with an eye to creating processes that are 100% transparent.Manages payroll (through ADP) and commission calculations and payout for staff.Liaises with, and coordinates the work of, external accountants.Maintains and manages banking relationships and banking activities.Attends and participates fully in internal management and all-staff meetings.Performs other related duties as required.Teamwork & Supervision:Reports directly to the Managing Director and works closely with the full Management Team and Regional Sales Directors.Oversees all accounting/financial work –regardless of who is doing the tasks.Provides financial support to the Regional Sales Directors and Sales team.Works closely with Manufacturing and R&D to ensure all product costing and raw material ordering are maximized.Key Competencies:Ensures AccountabilityBusiness Insight•Communicates EffectivelyManages ComplexityCustomer FocusDecision QualityStrong Financial AcumenNimble LearningStrategic Finance ExperiencePlans and Aligns with TeamSituational AdaptabilityBalances StakeholdersOptimizes Work ProcessesBenefitsWhat they offer:A market-competitive salaryGenerous annual bonus program for all permanent full-time staffMinimum of 3 weeks vacation plus paid wellness, personal, and sick daysIf you meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we would be happy to schedule a phone call to discuss the position further. If this opportunity is not the right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with someone who may be interested.Thank you for your interest in this position, and we look forward to hearing from you.GO2STAFFING doesn't believe candidates are defined by their CVs, or that computers should be scanning your cover letters. We look beyond your resume to get to know the real YOU!Feel free to visit our website at www.go2staffing.ca