Controller
BOS Innovations Inc., Canada
Job Description
We are currently recruiting for a Controller to join our team! It is a very exciting time to join BOS as we prepare to re-locate to our brand-new 70,000 sq. ft. facility in London, Ontario this summer. Our Controller will help us successfully make this transition to improve our capabilities for the future of advanced manufacturing.
BOS is a highly respected automation integrator, specializing in turnkey solutions that have been trusted by our customers for the last 25 years. We tackle complex challenges as a one-stop provider in many industries for industrial automation expertise, from consultation and conceptual design through to the end of life of a solution. With specialization in the Automotive, Resources, and Energy industries, our customers return over and over to BOS for solutions that drive increased competitiveness, productivity, quality, and profitability.
JOB SUMMARY
The Controller is a key member of the BOS Management team and is responsible for providing financial leadership, expertise, and provide support/direction to the Senior Management team and other departments as required. The Controller will be responsible for managing the overall financial operations of BOS and provide accurate information to support executives and ownership, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports and will be held accountable for directing and managing the Company’s accounting functions, banking, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures as well as the preparation of financial statements and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop amp; Lead Finance Team
- Maintain a high-functioning finance team
- Evaluate and implement best practices for finance processes and internal controls
- Develop scalable, reliable processes to support a variety of businesses and ongoing growth
- Foster an environment conductive to high performance, collaboration and engagement
- Provide leadership to the team and oversee day-to-day effectiveness by managing for high-performance, including goal setting, coaching, mentoring, developing, training, and managing individual performance
Reporting
- Maintain a robust and efficient financial reporting system producing accurate, comprehensive, and timely monthly reporting to enable the management team to operate effectively
- Maintain robust and efficient financial amp; operational reporting, producing accurate, comprehensive, and timely metrics and reporting to enable the management team to operate effectively
- Provide timely and accurate analyses of budgets, financial trends and forecasts
- Drive operational efficiencies and data integrity through systems integration and enhancing user knowledge
Compliance amp; Risk Management
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
- Ensure effective internal controls are in place to manage risk in the areas of banking and cash management
- Manage the annual audit process in an efficient manner
- Codify credit policies, develop systemic approach to assessing credit risk and minimize loss experience
Forecasting amp; Strategic Planning
- Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and reporting, and consolidation
- Evaluate and advise on financial impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs/strategies
- Prepare detailed financial models/analysis to assist with capital expenditure, acquisition and other management decision making
- Interface with Managers and Sr. Management
- Establish and maintain strong relationship with Sr. Management to identify their needs and seek to deliver a full range of business solutions
- Drive strategic initiatives to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities
- Develop and maintain relationships with external partner including financial institutions, auditors, insurance providers and others
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business required, CPA an asset
- Experience in manufacturing environment or other supply chain / costing area preferred.
- Experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning, and analysis or other financial activities required
- Experience participating on projects, supporting finance in