We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in St. Thomas, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations and drive process improvements across various accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will excel in partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial management and compliance.

Responsibilities:
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Lead internal financial reporting and group-level reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee tax-related activities with support from the group's tax resources.
• Develop and implement costing strategies, including standard and actual costing, while collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management, margins, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze profit and loss statements as well as balance sheets.
• Partner with HR, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial processes with organizational goals.
• Establish robust internal controls and ensure the organization is prepared for audits.
• Support automation initiatives to streamline manual financial processes.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Canadian, U.S., and European entities.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management roles.
• Proficiency in overseeing accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial closings.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Expertise in cost accounting and the ability to collaborate on inventory management and cost optimization.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Experience in driving internal controls and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with managing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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