Financial Controller

Definition: Under the direction of the President, the Financial Controller is responsible for the performance and oversight of the accounting function. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Duties include but are not limited to: * Supervision of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes * Perform cost accounting and cash management * Regular bank reconciliations * Cost tracking against established budgets * Tracking and reporting of the facility's spending against pre-determined budgets * Creation, updating, and maintenance of all Bills of Materials for the facility * Inventory accounting * Monitoring and replenishing inventory of raw materials and packaging materials for the facility * Preparation of monthly financial statements and other financial reports * Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and all relevant accounting related regulations * Responsibility for the timely and accurate processing of the bi-weekly payrolls, and all related general ledger reporting and statutory submissions * Administration of the calculations, tracking, and accruals for vacations * Responsibility for benefits administration * Responsibility for day-to-day IT administration * Coordination and supervision of Temporary Labour agencies * Responsible for the maintenance of files related to company property distribution and training records * Responsible for tasks related to the general administration of the office * Organization of weekly operational meetings Skills and Education: * Post-secondary education in a field related to ‘Accounting' * 5-8 years' work experience in an accounting role * Accounting designation * Experience with Macola * Excellent computer skills with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) * Previous experience with accounting software required * Previous experience with MRP, WMS software an asset; previous experience with the Macola system an asset * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, organize and prioritize work and to train and supervise staff * Strong attention to detail.