Finance Controller (Markham)

Overview The purpose of this function is to direct the financial activities of the business unit by performing the following responsibilities, requiring a strong accounting and financial background. Essential Duties - Day to day management of the General Ledger - Identification of, and research of accounting issues to support accounting positions - Prepares the annual budget and latest estimate forecasts - Coordinates the month end and year end closings - Prepares accurate and timely monthly financial statements and delivers such results in accordance with the accounting timetable - Prepares reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and explains variances - Prepares timely and accurate journal entries, as required in completing the monthly financial close process - Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies. - Reviews and approves all Capital Project CERs before submission to Corporate - Forecasts Capital Spending on a monthly basis - Prepares and maintains validation schedules to ensure general ledger accounts reconcile to sub ledger records - Ensure plant expenses are posted correctly to the proper accounts and cost centers - Approve requisitions, purchase orders and invoices as needed - Supervises finance team Other Duties - Assist Plant GM with various analyses as directed - Support Operations in analyzing factory performance - Settle Maintenance work orders - Assist management with accounting issues (vendor set up, expense reporting) - Manage Accounting, Inventory, Logistics and HR functions - Complete safety assignments - Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities - Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices - Other duties to be assigned Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) When entering the plant, the following PPE is required: hearing protection, hair net, beard net, steel toe slip resistant safety shoes, bump cap, smock, face mask. - Work performed in a combination of factory and office environments - Exposed to factory elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils Physical Requirements - Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances - Fine Motor Skills: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling - Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, including conveying detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly - Hearing: Ability to hear and comprehend verbal communication; requires frequent use of telephone - Vision: Ability to see in order to clearly distinguish numerals and letters; requires frequent use of computer - Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers Education and Skills Required - BA or BS degree and 5 years minimum experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Detail oriented with excellent accounting reconciliation and analytical skills - Experience working with SAP – a plus - Excellent MS Office technical skills, with emphasis on Excel - Strong organizational abilities and effective time management skills - Ability to handle multiple requests in a quick-paced environment Supervisory Responsibilities This position will be responsible for overseeing two members of the accounting department. Equal Opportunity Employment Clover Leaf Seafood Corp. is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, ancestry, place of origin, creed or religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or activity or any other grounds covered by the applicable provincial human rights legislation. Location Locations for Canada: Markham, Ontario Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick Saint John, New Brunswick Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p2mq3