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financial controller @ ONWARD MANUFACTURING

Waterloo, Ontario, CAOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

At Onward Manufacturing Company Limited, we are a proudly North American, Family-owned manufacturer of premium quality, high performance gas barbecue and related accessories. Our Broil King gas grills are designed, engineered, manufactured, and assembled from raw materials and components to finished barbecue, in the US and Canada. Broil King® is sold in over 40 countries and backed by a worldwide network of sales and distribution partners.

When it comes to quality, there can be no compromise. Improvement to quality is a never-ending journey. Onward was the first grill company to embrace ISO quality standards and remains committed to insuring and continuously improving the quality of every process, component, product and service to deliver an exceptional experience our customers have grown to trust.

Visit our websites to learn more about us: Onward Manufacturing Company Limited-Since 1906 (www.omcbbq.com) / Broil King® - www.broilking.ca

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and ensure the integrity of our accounting processes. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of financial management, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. As a key member of our finance team, you will drive financial accuracy, streamline processes, and provide strategic insights to support our growth and stability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for meticulous financial oversight, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Essential Duties

  • Manage all finance and accounting operations.
  • Submission of all reporting in a timely manner including month end reporting within 5 business days of closing.
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and financial forecasts.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements and corporate reporting.
  • Oversee all month end closing across multiple companies.
  • Responsible for year end closing.
  • Lead year end audit preparation and execution
  • Manage accounting records and all financial reports.
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
  • Manage and comply with provincial report requirements.
  • Account analysis and reconciliation.
  • Ensure that appropriate internal financial controls and best practices are in place and adhered to across the organization.
  • Provide leadership and support to accounting team.
  • Oversee organization and timely reporting submissions for Accounting Department.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to multitask both independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem solving technical, and analytical skills.
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
  • Reliable transportation to and from the office.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements

  • 5+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably in a leadership role
  • Advanced degree in accounting
  • CPA or CMA preferred
  • Proven work experience as a controller preferred
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Experience in month-end and year-end close process
  • Excellent accounting software and Microsoft Excel skills.

Pay: $100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match

Work Location: In person

Skills

CPACMAaccounting degreeBudgetingMonth End Closingyear end closingAudit Preparationaccounting software

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