The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team providing leadership over all financial functions within the company.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the preparation of all financial reports specifically month end reports within 7 calendar days of month end
2. Financial statement analysis with presentation to senior leadership
3. Work closely with the Corporate Planning Manager to direct and coordinate all financial planning and budget management functions
4. Participate and lead cross-functional teams across the organization to develop and execute financial strategies that align with corporate goals
5. Lead the revenue recognition computation, analysis and review
6. Manage all tax compliance requirements for both Canada and USA
7. Recommend and monitoring of benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance
8. Ensure compliance with local, Provincial/State, and Federal reporting requirements
9. Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
10. Serve as primary government liaison relative to financial issues and tax reporting activities
11. Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
12. Oversees and support a strong internal control environment

Additional Responsibilities

1. Represent the company externally to government agencies, auditors, bankers, legal, insurance, pension and benefits representatives
2. Recruit, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate department staff`

Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skill Requirements:

1. Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), auditing and financial statement preparation with note disclosure
2. Experience with Canadian and US corporate taxation preparation
3. J-SOX or SOX experience would be a benefit
4. Experience establishing internal controls and developing policies and procedures
5. Firm understanding of percent of completion and revenue recognition as applied to project-based manufacturing principles
6. Familiarity with long-term construction contracts, bonds, liens, creditor insurance would be considered an asset
7. Manufacturing financial background and experience is required
8. Proven skills managing projects acting as an agent for change, stream-lining processes, creating efficiencies and strengthening internal controls
9. Ability to problem-solve, analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans and deliver the results in a timely manner
10. Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to break down costs, interpret financial data and identify opportunities for efficiency and savings
11. Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP) would be beneficial

Education and Experience:

1. CPA designation is required
2. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field
3. Minimum of 10 year’s experience in a senior financial role with a manufacturing setting

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a team of 3 or more finance related team members