Controller at Hartmann Canada Inc – Brantford, Ontario

General Purpose:

The Controller supports the operation through the examination of the costing, inventory, fixed asset functions, monthly reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and special projects

Key Activities:

Activity A: Standard Costing

• Manage all standard costing and Bill of Material updates with ERP program, Infor M3
• Assist with the development of enhancements to the ERP system
• Analyze and recommend cost savings opportunities
• Ensure accuracy of inventory and part codes for Standard cost purposes
• Support Senior Management team with business planning through high caliber analysis of financial inputs including financial, labour reports.

Activity B: Inventory Management and others

• Prepare and liaise with auditors during annual physical inventory
• Maintain and improve upon Computerized Accounting/Inventory Control systems with the ERP and Computerized Maintenance Management Software
• Assist with the analysis and reconciliation of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods stock
• Oversee, assist and audit cycle counting process
• Manage inventory reporting for month end
• Reconcile rebate and volumes
• Take ownership of fixed asset projects from start to finish. Run depreciation at month end.
• Responsible for the accounting and closing of the Rolla -210 company monthly accounting and reporting therein.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Finance.

Activity C: Reporting

• Cognos reporting monthly including month end and KPIs
• Assist with quarterly and annual budgeting process
• Work on automation of reports and implement best practices.

Core Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications (Education):

• Post-secondary education with a concentration in Finance, Commerce, Business
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent, an asset

Previous Experience Required

• 5-10 years of related work experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry

Skills, Abilities & Equipment Operated:

• Ability to deliver high level of service to internal customers, and handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office with ADVANCED Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to create, analyze and manipulate mass quantities of data in Spreadsheet form
• Experience with major ERP
• Willingness to take on new challenges and work in a team environment