Our client is a leading technology provider. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for managing the daily operation of the Head Office Accounting department.

• Oversees Shared Services (Head Office Division) accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Reviews head office departments purchase orders, payment approvals, employee expenses against business plan and approves them within limits of document approval chart. Prepares head office departments financial review package, reconciliations and analysis of profit and loss and balance sheet reports for management review.
• Tracks shared service department spend (vs budget) monthly, reconciles & investigates differences and works with department leads in explanation of variances and cost control.
• Approves journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by direct reports. In charge with HOD annual SOX activities. Coordinates and responsible for PCI’s Payroll accounting administration as provided by HR. Assumes the role of the window person for PCI payroll accounting, collaborating with PNA and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Responsible for the company’s Lease accounting GAAP and IFRS monthly transactions, depreciations, and any other requirements. Coordinates with various stakeholders, act as a subject-matter expert and keeps up to date with current accounting trends and practices related to Leases.
• Responsible for the company’s annual Pension Plan accounting GAAP and IFRS and any other reporting requirements.
• Part of the team in charge with the month end closing procedures for PCI ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of accruals booked during the month.
• Oversees all tax related tasks for the company (income taxes, withholding taxes, sales taxes). Assists with the preparation of federal and provincial tax returns related to income and commodity tax on behalf of PCI. Assists with the preparation of the transfer pricing documentation in accordance with transfer pricing rules. Oversees any taxation audits. Coordinates income tax return activities with third party consultants on behalf of expatriate employees.
• In charge with PCI’s Dividend calculation, reconciliation, and timely remittance.
• Oversees the calculation, reconciliation, and timely submission of the company’s Brand License Fees. Acts as a window person and subject-matter expert.
• Coordinates budget activities with staff and department management to prepare Shared Services annual budget for PL, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. Reviews budget details and anomalies with senior management and department managers to determine appropriateness of department recommendations. Communicates and distributes the approved business plans to the department managers, providing information on items excluded from the plan. Prepares the budget for Leases and Pension Plan.
• Participates in the PCI budget reports consolidation and timely submission. Ensures accuracy of HOD submissions and consistency between various reports. Prepares HOD Shared Services allocation to divisions including the RCO company (PCOCA): collects relevant information, reviews allocation methodology and proposes, updates as needed, ensures accuracy, collaborates with the divisional Controllers for correct consolidation. Reviews design and preparation procedures for the budget and recommends improvement measures when necessary to increase efficiency and consistency amongst business units.
• Oversees the administration of the fixed assets. Sets depreciation schedules, approves acquisition, disposal, and transfer of fixed assets. Oversees annual physical count, assesses the adherence to the company’s policy, proposes and formulates updates as needed and resolves escalated issues.
• Oversees the company’s warranty reserve annual review and preparation.
• Monitors foreign exchange requirements, makes recommendations on purchase or sale of currencies to meet forecasted demand.
• Oversees daily banking activities, cash management reporting, ensures cash is protected against fraudulent activities, makes recommendations for investments, and maintain positive relationship with PCI’s financial institutions.
• Mentors, guides, coaches’ staff and ensures staff development that is consistent with the company objectives. Ensures continuity of function by cross-training staff as required. Participates in hiring, dismissal, performance evaluation, and the resolution of other staff issues. Establishes priorities, as re-assigns staff as required. Ensures adherence to corporate employment equity objectives.
• Recommends and implements continuous process improvements and procedures by re- engineering them to ensure they meet with changing business environment to obtain maximum efficiency and lowest cost to the organization. Leads testing, implementation and documentation activities on new projects as assigned by senior management. Identifies areas of risk, recommends appropriate action to ensure smooth and successful implementation of projects. Prepares training materials and delivers training to users as appropriate.
• Reviews, interprets, and recommends changes to finance policy and procedures to ensure practices are consistent with policy, and in compliance with SOX, GAAP, other legal and legislative requirements, and that activities are within budget guidelines and consistent with the business plan.

• CPA Designation
• 7 years Hybrid Accounting experience (Month-end, Budgeting, Analysis, performance measurement reporting)
• 3 year Leadership experience at the Controller or Finance Manager level
• Experienced leveraging data and presenting/ communicating large sets of data analysis
• Industry: Manufacturing, CPG or similar (Tangible goods)
• Company size: Medium to Large size