Global Controller

ATS Scientific Products is seeking a motivated and ambitious Global Controller to take the lead in managing the financial operations of our Scientific Products segment, which spans 5+ divisions across North America and Europe. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance and will have direct accountability in ensuring the financials are following IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley, and internal controls.

 

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead and optimize all accounting functions: AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting.
•    Ensure all divisions in the segment are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
•    Drive a 5-day monthly close across all divisions, identifying and implementing process improvements.
•    Develop and refine segment accounting policies to ensure all divisions are in compliance, to include potential acquisitions in the future.
•    Actively assess and monitor the control environment and where required, implement appropriate internal controls
•    In close partnership with Site Controllers, oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliations
•    Implement and enforce robust inventory management systems and controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency
•    Perform a detailed balance sheet review for each division on an annual basis
•    Oversee the effective management of internal and external auditors
•    Be the subject matter expert for divisions on statutory requirements
•    Manage the structure of Chart of Accounts across all entities
•    Drive system implementations, enhancements and controllership projects, including account reconciliation, operational reporting, MJE, etc. 
•    Partner with Corporate Shared Services to identify synergy opportunities
•    Partner with the segment leadership in identification of opportunities & risks to effectively monitor on a proactive basis
•    Partner with division finance and leadership teams to assess and drive to the best outcome of any judgmental accounting topics (legal, bad debt, warranty, project reserves)
•    Support cross-functional initiatives and provide financial expertise to other departments.
•    Engage with businesses operationally to review standard cost & rate annually
•    Lead the review of any technical accounting questions for the divisions and work with Corporate for approval
•    Participate in M&A due diligence activities, reviewing target company financials, accounting practices, and all materials in conjunction with the Corporate Development team
•    Plan and coordinate financial integration activities for acquisitions
•    Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

Qualifications

Education/Experience
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•    CPA or CA designation required.
•    Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting/controllership roles, preferably in manufacturing.
•    Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and commit to accuracy and attention to detail required.
•    Experience with Percentage of Completion (PoC) and cost accounting.
•    Deep experience and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley 404 and Internal Controls is preferred. Experience implementing these controls a plus.
•    Background in Big 4 public accounting and/or M&A is highly desirable.
•    Hands on experience with ERP systems (JDE, iERP, SysPro) and financial consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream, Catalyst EBM) preferred.
•    Experience with process design and implementation in accounting area.
•    Experience working with small-midsize industrial companies, either as a public-accountant to, or an employee for those organizations.
•    Experience in a manufacturing company and/or publicly traded company experience a plus.
•    Experience as an accountant or analyst looking to take the next step in their career.

 

The successful candidate exhibits
•    Excellent communication and strong analytical skills 
•    Strong organization skills and work ethic
•    Willingness to work in a fast moving, complex international environment
•    Self-starter and proactive approach
•    Resiliency in complex and changing environments
•    Passion about process implementation and is eager to deliver tangible improvements measured through KPIs
•    Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

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