S3 Group Ltd. is currently recruiting for a Corporate Controller to join our team at our offices in Swift Current, SK. This is a full-time position starting immediately.

Since 1966, our company has been designing and building specialized equipment, products, and custom components for end-users and other manufacturers around the world. We know that being a great place to work means far more than getting paid. S3 fosters a respectful, teamwork environment where ideas are valued and everyone contributes with significance.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills with well-rounded overall experience in accounting. The Corporate Controller plays a key role in cost accounting, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and monthly journal entries. The job also centers on financial statement preparation, budgeting, GST/PST returns, receivables, and payables. This is great fit for someone looking to looking to join a dynamic and growing organization where they can have a positive impact on the team around them.

Duties (include but are not limited to):

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Oversee training, setting expectations and accountability systems for administrative staff
• Execute the business plan objectives by working proactively with a management team
• Prepare month-end & year-end consolidated financial statements
• Review the month-end packages prepared by the other S3 business units
• Set up, train, and audit internal controls in all S3 business unit
• Audit and consolidate each group's financial information on a monthly and annual basis
• Develop and monitor internal controls specifically to hedge business & financial risks
• Lead the annual budget process, including P&L, cash flow, and capex budgets
• Audit and develop general ledger for simplicity and relevance for the purpose of making business decisions
• Lead corporate financing initiatives, including financial institution negotiations and agreements
• Lead due diligence efforts, specific to any M&A activities

Auditing Elements:

• Ensure that all transactions are kept current, recorded accurately, and processed efficiently
• Ensure that all transactions are representative of the reality of the business and that any estimates are made with consistently applied, business-reasonable rationale
• Ensure accounts payable are paid appropriate to payment terms
• Ensure accounts receivable are collected professionally in accordance with payment terms
• Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with appropriate regulations and company policies
• Audit inventory analysis and overhead allocation

Corporate Reporting Outline:

• Weekly metric reporting, including sales month to date and short term cash flow projections
• Monthly financial statements and analysis, including budget vs actual analysis
• Monthly standard cost variance analysis
• Other tasks as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Accounting designation or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 7+ years of accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to ask critical questions, verify data, follow instructions, and employ business reasonable judgment
• Proficiency with accounting software, MRP or ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, including higher level skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team