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Company Overview

PakFab Engineered Solutions is a North American company with a world class team of packaging experts. We design, program-manage, fabricate, source, retro-fit, repair/service, and breakdown/recycle all types of packaging – metal, plastic, foam, bags, bulk/standard bins and a variety of custom dunnage. We provide solutions to a variety of industries: automotive, industrial, alternate energy, electronic and aerospace.

Position Summary

The Controller will be responsible to oversee the daily financial and monthly accounting close and ensuring accuracy in data and reporting, and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures, within PakFab. This position will interact closely with other internal team members as well as suppliers, customers, and auditors. For this role, there will be time sensitive processes and documents as well as confidentiality requirements. The Controller will be expected to ensure delivery of monthly financial statements and management reports, implement, and monitor key controls, review processes and make recommendations for improvements and help in budgeting/forecasting. This position reports to the CFO or their designate.

Core Competencies

• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Results Oriented
• Professionalism
• Financial Acumen
• Time Management

Responsibilities

• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Establishing and maintaining internal controls
• Managing all aspects of the general ledger
• Providing monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses
• Coordinating or assisting with the budget process
• Analytical analysis of cost changes
• Support in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements including working paper preparation, variance analysis and commentary
• Internal and External reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Expense tracking and analysis
• Ledger Management, Reconciliations & Journal Entries
• Assistance with the preparation of the year-end financial statement audit package requirements
• Manage timeline to meet deadlines
• Coordination with multiple departments
• Complete special project work as required
• Ad hoc Reporting Assistance
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with accepted accounting principles
• Analyzing and reporting cost variances
• Serving as a liaison to external auditors
• Supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting departments

Requirements

• Exceptional knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.) and possess a recognized accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-7 years general accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma or equivalent experience
• Computer skills (Working knowledge): Microsoft products, Visual Basic (Preferred not required)
• Demonstrates effective project management skills
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Accomplished multi-tasker with the ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Meticulous with strong analytical skills and a broad knowledge of the full accounting cycle
• A strong analytical mindset
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach

Work Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Clean office environment
• Travel to off-site locations may be required
• PPE will be required if entering the production area

PakFab Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by PakFab Engineered Solutions throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please contact us at 519-622-1839 x425 or to make your needs known in advance.

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Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person