Controller II

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller is accountable for analysis of the financial and costing data for the Chicken division with a focus on the Calgary plant. This role is a critical member of the Director of Finance’s team driving continuous improvement across both financial as well as operational reporting. Excellence in routine processing / reporting will support value-added business partnership with the Plant Manager and operational leadership team. This role will indirectly influence the entire group and succession plan to take on direct supervisory responsibilities.

The Controller will play a key role in actively supporting the daily, weekly, monthly CI meetings supporting the Plant Manager in providing insights on results and identifying areas of focus. The Controller is also responsible for supporting in identifying continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities through Plant production floor walks.

Working closely with the Director of Finance, the Controller will ensure the accuracy of the financial statement close process, performance of internal controls (including account reconciliations), analysis and timely, insightful, action-oriented variance reporting and overall leading-edge financial support.

Responsibilities:

Operations Reporting:

• Provide analysis and commentary to financial results.
• Support the month end financial statement close process.
• Identify opportunities to improve/expand plant reporting to enable better business decisions.
• Identify and develop tools/reports to assist plant supervision in the management of their business units.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations including those relating to, prepaid expenses, and AP accruals, and support payroll functions in Kronos with payroll supervision.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis as required by the Controller, Sales, Plant Manager, Business Performance, and other departments.
• Actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly CI meetings providing insights on results and identifying areas of focus.
• Support in identifying areas of continuous improvement and cost reduction through a shop floor presence

Business Case Modelling:

• Provide analysis to support plant decisions and finance (crewing patterns, capital acquisitions, return on investment, OH analysis, etc.)

System Support / Integration:

• Provide recommendations for streamlining existing processes and system to help generate synergies between locations.
• Support testing and implementation of system improvements/changes

Team Leadership:

• Ensure that the Accounting Staff have sufficient financial and support in automation and process improvements.
• Identifies and implements development opportunities for staff.

Requirements:

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Experience (5+ years) in similar/related role in a manufacturing environment (food industry an asset)
• Team player – will have direct influence over setting and achieving team and others individual objectives (and will be expected to grow into leadership / supervisory role)
• Excellent time management skills (ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines and multiple customer demands)
• Strong communication, conflict resolution and analytical skills
• Strong systems master data experience.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook); expert Excel skills