Controller

Controller

The controller provides leadership and direction for managing the operation's financial position, financial interpretation, assets, procurement activity, payroll hours administration system, and internal controls. Directs the development of annual operating plans, departmental budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, cost reduction initiatives/recommendations and profitability.

Successfully completes monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the plant - profit & loss, capital base and cash from operations. Directs and oversees monthly physical inventories. Provides financial analysis support/guidance to all line managers and plant manager. Directs and completes the planning, forecasting and budgeting processes of the operation. Monitors the financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation. Ensures the necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the company's assets and adheres to the company's financial management policies. Directs the activities and provides leadership to the procurement employees of the operation, ensuring all company values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities. Manage capital spending requests, including calculating payback and developing sound business cases to present to management requesting capital funds. Provides financial and manufacturing analysis of both a recurring and ad-hoc nature to management outside of the operations.

Required education/experience: Bachelor of science in accounting or finance. Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus in cost accounting and managerial experience. Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems such as: Oracle, SAP, AS400, Hyperion, ADP, Ultimate, full ERP capabilities. Preferred skills/qualifications: CMA or CPA a plus.

Equal opportunities. Hydro in North America is an equal opportunity employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.