Financial Controller

Hartmann Canada, in Brantford, Ontario is a division of Hartmann North America. We are the world leader of moulded fibre egg cartons. The demand for moulded fibre and environmentally sustainable products is rapidly increasing. Hartmann has committed and invested in this area to meet the growing demand of our products.

We require the talent of a Controller to join our team in this on-site position.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual Variable Compensation
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Professional Career Development opportunity
• Education Reimbursement & Training Opportunities
• Group Health insurance benefits
• Group Retirement pension plan
• Employee and family assistance program

General Purpose:

Reporting to the Finance Director, 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Education):

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

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.

Hartmann Canada Inc complies with the AODA. Please advise on any accommodations needed at any stage in the hiring process.