Controller

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Controller is responsible for all accounting, financial, budgetary, credit & collections and system services for more than one Site, as well as providing financial analysis and budget control support to the GMs. In the absence of the Region Controller, the General Manager or his designate will assume the responsibilities of this position.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES

Within the limits of applicable policies, food safety and quality guidelines, procedures and established plans, he/she has authority to take action and make decisions. The assignment of work or delegation or responsibility does not relinquish responsibility for results. Performance will be measured by the extent to which the responsibilities have been fulfilled.

Functional Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of site financial statements - review and approve.
• Prepare management reports.
• Financial analysis – including preparation of various analytical reports & requests for expenditures
• Control Working Capital.
• Safeguard Site assets.
• Ensure fixed-asset records are maintained.
• Coordinate preparation of site budget; monitor & interpret budget variances.
• Oversee preparation of journal entries and accruals - review and approve.
• Oversee credit & collections for the site, including: credit requests, establishing credit limits, collections & A/R.
• Review all Accounts Payable batches and confirm cheque disbursement.
• Audit sales expense accounts monthly.
• Prepare ad-hoc expense analysis - ie maintenance, capital.
• Reconcile all accounts monthly.
• Participate in physical inventory; ensure procedures are followed.
• Participate in revision of standard costs; follow development of costs and deviation.
• Provide guidance on cost controls.
• Coordinate internal/external & government audits.
• Review internal/external audit results with GMs.
• Ensure all government reporting and compliance requirements are met.
• Other duties as assigned from time-to-time.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Site accounting departments: provide direction, conduct annual performance appraisals, provide/arrange for appropriate training & development, provide input into hiring and termination decisions as well as compensation decisions.
• Ensure department goals are aligned with those of the Company to provide maximum contribution.
• Ensure security of Site assets.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Regular contact with General Manager regarding accounting, system and credit and collection matters.
• Regular contact with IT personnel regarding changes to/problems with systems and reports.
• Regular contact with Sales Manager regarding credit and collection.
• Regular contact with Customer Service regarding credit approval and related scheduling problems.
• Regular contact with Head Office Accounting/Finance.
• Maintain contact with professional societies and keep current on latest best practices.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular use of computers, telephones & office equipment
• Must organize complex tasks & meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Little physical effort required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• College/University degree in accounting or business and 7-10 yrs experience in accounting, cost analysis or equivalent including 5 yrs in manufacturing and 2 yrs in a supervisory role and a Professional accounting designation OR more than 20 years' experience with Hood Packaging in increasingly responsible accounting roles.

Skills

• Proficient in ERP systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good interpersonal skills