Plant Controller
Location: Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions, East Gwillimbury, Ontario, Canada
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions (MDS) is one of the newest of Multimatic’s North American divisions. It is a supplier of suspension parts and welded assemblies to the automotive industry, manufacturing front and rear lower control arms, links, stabilizer bars and various welded assemblies in a modern 240,000 square foot facility.
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions is looking for a Plant Controller who will assist the divisional controller in all aspects of financial related matters.
Plant Address:
Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions
125 Corcoran Court
East Gwillimbury, Ontario
Canada L9N 0M8
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts.
- Responsible for the integrity of the accounts payable, accounts receivable and fixed assets sub-ledgers.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the standard costing system.
- Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation with accounts payable.
- Prepare and enter the majority of the month-end journal entries.
- Co-ordinate the monthly closing of all sub-ledgers in the G/L.
- Prepare monthly actual vs. budget departmental reports and schedule meetings to review results.
- Prepare several Statistics Canada reports as required.
- Co-ordinate the preparation of month-end financial statements and inform area supervisor or manager responsible.
- Assist the divisional controller in the preparation of reports and key measurable indicators each month. Carry out corrective actions if necessary and report information out in a monthly management review meeting.
- Attend management report out meeting on a weekly basis.
- Participate in department meetings on a monthly basis.
- Assist the divisional controller in providing oversight and direction and delegation of responsibilities to all members in the department.
- Assist in performance management: communicate job expectations and conduct employee evaluations for all department members on an end of probation basis and an annual basis.
- Assist in the coaching, counselling and discipline of employees.
- Work with the divisional controller and human resources to interview and select candidates to fill vacancies within the department.
- Assist in overseeing onboarding and ensuring that orientations, including on the job training, are completed for new hires.
- Help to determine employee development and/or training needs for department members on an annual basis. Prepare annual training plan and submit to the human resources department.
- Complete training effectiveness evaluation forms and submit to the human resources department.
- Assist with job analysis on a bi-yearly basis.
- Assist the divisional controller to prepare departmental budget on an annual basis.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Completion of a university degree in accounting or business administration.
- Must possess CPA.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory/management role.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Good knowledge of Government legislation in the areas of Health & Safety (OHSA, WHMIS, etc.), Employment Standards, Human Rights, Pay Equity, WSIB, etc.
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to coach, counsel, discipline, and motivate.
- Supervisory skills in the area of employee development, health and safety, hiring, orientation, and performance reviews.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, as well as a friendly work environment. Learn more about us at www.multimatic.com.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process.
Multimatic is an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.