Finance Controller

Title: Finance Controller  

Department: Plant Administration    

Supervisor: General Manager  

Purpose 

The purpose of this function is to direct the financial activities of the business unit by performing the following:

Duties

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Essential Duties These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position. 

• Day to day management of the General Ledger 
• Identification of, and research of accounting issues as to support accounting positions 
• Prepares the annual budget and latest estimate forecasts
• Coordinates the month end and year end closings 
• Prepares accurate and timely monthly financial statements and delivers such results in accordance with the accounting timetable.
• Prepares reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and explains variances.
• Prepares timely and accurate journal entries, as required in completing the monthly financial close process.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Reviews and approves all Capital Project CERs before submission to Corporate.
• Forecasts Capital Spending on a monthly basis. 
• Prepares and maintains validation schedules to ensure general ledger accounts reconcile to sub ledger records.
• Ensure plant expenses are posted correctly to the proper accounts and cost centers.
• Approve requisitions, purchase orders and invoices as needed.
• Supervises finance team 

Other Duties

• Assist Plant GM with various analyses as directed. 
• Support Operations in analyzing factory performance
• Settle Maintenance work orders.
• Assist management with accounting issues (vendor set up, expense reporting).
• Manage Accounting, Inventory, Logistics and HR functions.
• Complete safety assignments
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties to be assigned 

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

When entering the plant, the following PPE is required: hearing protection, hair net, beard net, steel toe  slip resistant safety shoes, bump cap, smock, face mask. 

Work Environment:

• Work performed in a combination of factory and office environments.
• Exposed to factory elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils.

Physical Requirements (All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.)

Physical activities of this position. 

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
• Fine Motor Skills: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole arm as in handling.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and comprehend verbal communication; requires frequent use of telephone.
• Vision: Ability to see in order to clearly distinguish numerals and letters. Requires frequent use of computer.
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Education/ Expensive/ Skills Required 

• BA or BS degree and 5 years minimum experience      with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
•  Excellent written and oral communication      skills.
•  Detail oriented with excellent accounting reconciliation and analytical skills.
•  Experience working with SAP a plus.
• Excellent MS Office software technical skills, with emphasis on Excel.
•  Strong organizational abilities, effective time management skills. 
• Ability to handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment
•  Previous management experience 

Supervisory responsibilities

This position will be responsible for overseeing two members of the accounting department.  

Thank you to all applicants for expressing interest in employment opportunities with Connors Bros. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may undergo a background check and must meet the security criteria specified for the position.

Connors Bros. fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Interested applicants can apply directly. 

Connors Bros. is an accessible employer. If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.