Controller (18-Month Contract)

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Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner for some of the world’s fastest growing and most recognizable organizations. We advance our customers’ business through innovative, real-world solutions within a culture that supports our communities, protects our environment, and enables our team to thrive. Managing 14 million square feet in 98 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 6,000, it is the largest privately-owned supply chain solutions company based in Canada.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, Operations, the Business Unit Controller will be part of a dynamic team that acts as a business partner driving financial goals alignment and optimal operational execution. Providing Operations Finance support including operational data analysis, cost measurement and control, financial results analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

The role is responsible for all Financial Management functions and will have the accountability of Operations support and financial duties relating to the Business Unit.  The Business Unit Controller is responsible for the financial reporting and controls of the unit and is expected to use influencing skills to work cross functionally across the business. This includes the ongoing management of the operating financial plans as well as ensuring internal and external financial policy and procedures are followed.

As a member of the Group Management Team, the successful candidate will assume a leadership role in initiatives and improvements of business processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the reporting processes such as Monthly P&L’s, Forecasts, Budget, operational reporting and ad hoc analysis. Ensures timely and quality reporting, providing effective and precise information to the site and customer management.

• Support Operations with Cost Analysis, Margin Improvement, Cost optimization opportunities.

• Assist with internal and external audit process.

• Leadership role in initiatives and improvements of business processes with other Business Units and promote ideas through the entire group to ensure systems and operational processes meet the ongoing departmental needs.

• Relationship management – ensuring productive and cordial relationships with customers, operations and other departments including IT, HR and Payroll.

• Coaching and mentoring of finance team members

• Special Projects / Financial Support

• • Participate in special projects to improve process efficiency and performance
  • Participate in system migration and other IT projects
  • Financial modelling for new business opportunities

Requirements:            

• • • Professional designation CPA, CMA or CGA designation
    • 7 to 10 years’ experience in a finance role with demonstrated financial acumen and solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
    • Strong analytical skills to validate data and reports in a timely manner is essential
    • Problem solver with the ability to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives
    • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyze data
    • Experience with ERP system is essential. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 F&O is an asset
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player collaborating with others to drive to a solution
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Working knowledge of transportation management system (TMS) software and Power BI is an asset