Financial Controller-$120k

Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) is currently seeking a Controller for an Automotive Manufacturing client in Ridgetown, ON.Location: Ridgetown, ONSchedule: Full TimeCompensation: $90k-$120kResponsibilities:• Responsible for the entire accounting function at the facility, including cash and bank, accounts receivable, inventory, capital assets, accounts payable, inter-company transactions and other related accruals.• Take a leadership role in the entire preparation of the annual budget for the plant including involving various departmental managers in the development of manpower and controllable spending budgets to encourage accountability and ownership of plant/department performance vs. budget. Work closely with the General Manager to ensure that all the budgeted changes, cost saving initiatives, and new or lost business awards are correctly captured in the budget.• Manage the annual external audit for the plant by completing the year-end audit kit with all the required supporting reconciliations and documentation, ensuring that no audit adjustments are identified during the audit.• Mentor the accounting team ensuring continuous development of staff.• Other ad-hoc duties as requiredRequired Qualifications:• College diploma or University Accounting degree (CPA designation preferred)• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with complete responsibility over a full function accounting and finance department; automotive experience is preferred• Managed a team of at least three direct reports with proven leadership and problem-solving skills• Displays Leadership within a financially driven organization• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task• Advanced knowledge of Excel, working knowledge of Word, and PowerPoint. CESDH