STM Display Sales Inc. Hiring for Financial Controller at Mississauga, ON Full Time

Controller

Working closely with the President, you will become involved in every facet of day-to-day finance and accounting. Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions maintaining integrity of General Ledger and Financial Statements.

We are seeking a designated accountant with extensive business and finance experience. The controller is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, cost control, analysis, budgeting, and year end review with auditors.

The Controller will be a hands-on, trustworthy professional that has a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, possesses excellent communication skills, and has strong organizational ability to plan and manage in a fast-paced environment. They will be a problem solver with excellent leadership skills with the ability to coach and manage their team.

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, have a CGA or CMA designation and a minimum of 10 years of senior level accounting experience. Experience in the manufacturing industry would be considered highly preferred asset.

About the Opportunity

• Overseeing day-to-day full-cycle accounting processes, including managing A/R and A/P staff, GL, cost accounting, bank reconciliations, filing all federal and provincial reporting requirements, investigating variances in reporting, internal controls and general accounting and ensuring quality control over all financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credit and collections, payroll, and inventory of assets
• Prepare and analyze timely monthly financial statements and annual budgeting for management.
• Provide financial analysis to evaluate company ventures, special projects, programs, and capital expenditures
• Direct, coordinate and participate in physical inventory counts, reconcile and investigate variances, then prepare entries to adjust inventory valuation
• Preparing, analyzing and consolidating financial data and recommending plans and analysis of raw material inventory levels.
• Complete government filings (i.e. EHT, HST, ETD, WSIB returns)
• Coordinate review of year-end financial statements and liaise with external accountants
• Improve and maintain internal controls for accurate financial reporting and for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Shape and manage the company’s finance policies.
• Review all month-end closing activities
• Responsible for looking after banking, insurance, and leases
• Complete month-end closing journal entries, financial reports, payroll summaries
• Prepare cash flow projections and report with recommendations
• Manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting Department
• Motivate and lead all personnel in the department, ensure the team is working effectively
• Review all cost centers and look for means to improve them where appropriate
• Look for grants/bursaries/rebates/hiring credits to benefit the company
• Providing regular financial management reporting which would include reporting on gross margins, net margins, analysis of overhead spending relative to budget and maintaining risk management portfolio

Requirements:

• This position requires at least 10 years of professional accounting experience (preferably in a small/mid-size company)
• University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA or CMA)
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
• Fully knowledgeable of Canadian payroll which is processed weekly to act as backup for HR Department
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with inventory
• Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms
• Financial analysis, budgeting and some strategic planning experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make the necessary decisions to move forward with the work at hand
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines

Preferred Technical Fluencies

• 5 years of experience with a current ERP or financial “back-end” system for management of all GL’s, AP, AR, inventory purchasing & receiving, and payroll
• Working knowledge of ERP software such as Epicor
• Creation of customized tables and reports, as required by management or other key stakeholders for analysis

Key Capabilities

In addition to the skills described above, you are:

• Highly organized and planful — you have the ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Execution-oriented — you have a strong ability and desire to execute to the highest standard. You care deeply about the quality of your work and don’t cut corners.
• Highly collaborative — you have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team
• A strong communicator — you speak plainly and truthfully. You communicate complex ideas in a clear and easy-to-understand way.
• A strong people leader and coach — you’ve supported direct reports to grow through regular one on ones, sharing industry best practices and providing clear, constructive feedback. You thrive when you’re helping others reach their full potential and professional goals.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally walk and stand; frequently sit

Work Environment

• Predominately office of minimal noise level
• Occasional interaction with customers on-site
• High noise levels and moving machinery when occasionally visiting mill shop department
• Work environment is and not subject to dust, high/low temperatures

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Expectations: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Profit-sharing

Role is full-time, on-site, in the Mississauga office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people with disabilities. We will provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please apply by June 24, 2022

Working for STM Display Sales Inc.

As a leader for over 30 years supporting the Canadian retail industry, we specialize in customizing design, layout and installation for cash counters, shelving and POP merchandising solutions, on time and on budget. With our diverse product line, we can meet all retail store display needs. An entrepreneurial minded organization where you’ll be given support and room to develop your own strategies with a high energy team that comes to feel more like family. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, then we might be the place for you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Fully-vaccinated workforce

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Application deadline: 2022-06-24
Expected start date: 2022-06-24