Controller - Wesko

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CONTROLLER – WESKO LOCKS

Location: Mississauga Ontario
Department: Finance
Status: Full-time position, On-site
Reports To: General Manager
Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic finance team in a thriving manufacturing organization? As the Controller at Wesko Locks, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal control, and financial reporting. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding and developing the Finance department to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our business. You’ll collaborate with department leaders to achieve both tactical and strategic company objectives, making independent decisions based on established policies and accounting principles.

WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:

• Impactful Leadership: Your role will be central to driving financial success and stability.
• Growth and Development: Lead a team and foster their professional growth, creating a high-performing Finance department.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with other department leaders to improve processes and shape the future of the company.
• Challenging and Rewarding: Tackle complex financial challenges and make significant contributions to our business objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Leadership: Inspire and guide the Finance & Accounting team.
• Team Development: Identify and cultivate the growth of your direct reports.
• Financial Reporting: Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Produce annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Financial Analysis: Provide insightful financial analysis, focusing on variances to budget, forecast, and prior year, and offer recommendations on areas of concern. Work with engineering and sales to develop product costing and margin analysis
• Collaboration: Work with the High Security & Specialty Products Group Director of Finance to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all accounting guidelines.
• Forecast Management: Develop and manage weekly and monthly outlook/forecast processes.
• Cash Management: Oversee activities such as vendor payments, customer receipts, and cash flow forecasting.
• Inventory Control: Ensure accurate inventory and accounting controls.
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Audit Coordination: Provide necessary information for internal and external audits.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate federal, state, legal, and regulatory reporting and filings.
• Adherence to Standards: Perform all responsibilities in line with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Additional Responsibilities: Take on other duties as assigned to support the company’s goals.