ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 7 countries, the Company is Molding The Future and is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.
Job Summary:
The Engineering and IT Controllership plays a crucial role in ensuring financial discipline and accountability within engineering and IT functions, ultimately contributing to the overall financial performance and success of the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
Your supervisor may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this job description. This job's key responsibilities include:
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Partner with IT & Engineering leadership teams to define, develop and execute global consolidated financial reporting tools and best in class metrics aligned with key strategic initiatives. Lead the development of financial plans for global IT and Engineering teams including annual operating plan, long-range plan & monthly/quarterly forecasts.
- Develop and maintain financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for engineering and IT projects. This involves working closely with project managers, engineers, and IT professionals to estimate costs accurately.
- Cost Control: Monitor and control costs associated with engineering projects and IT initiatives. This includes tracking expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring that projects stay within budget constraints.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare regular financial reports and analyses for engineering and IT functions. Develop & present monthly results scorecard/dashboard explaining actual results vs forecast/budget & prior year. Provide insights into project profitability and financial health of the functions.
- Compliance and Governance: Partner with ABC finance leadership team to evaluate and implement appropriate and consistent internal controls & guidelines. Collaborate with Operations Finance and Accounting team to ensure regional teams follow consistent processes and procedures per agreed upon standards. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies related to engineering and IT expenditures. This may involve implementing controls to mitigate financial risks and conducting audits to ensure adherence to financial standards.
Job Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting is required.
- Professional CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
- Technical Experience: 3-5 years in a relevant technical field. Experience in financial management, accounting, or controlling roles is essential, preferably in a manufacturing or automotive industry setting. Specific experience in IT or Engineering finance and controlling is highly valuable. This may include roles such as IT Financial Analyst, Engineering Project Controller, or similar positions.
Why ABC?
In addition to a workplace that emphasizes respect, teamwork and personal and professional growth, ABC Technologies offers a broad range of health, wellness and financial benefits that promote the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and help them bring their best self to work, including:
- Competitive compensation package
- Competitive PTO Package
- Employee Group Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
- RRSP/DPSP Company Match
- Educational Assistance Program
- Perkopolis Program
- Vehicle Purchase Discounts
- Social events throughout the year
- Internal job opportunities