Controller - Nova Metrix LLC - Client Opportunity - Jobs in Montréal, QC

Job Description

Your opportunity:About Nova Metrix LLCFounded in 2009, Nova Metrix is the world’s leading provider of geotechnical, environmental, and materials testing instruments, sensors, software, and consumables serving the structural health, construction, civil engineering, energy, and medical markets.With globally recognized premium brands, the Nova Metrix portfolio of companies provide best-in-class products and services in its served markets. With a global reach into over 90 countries, decades of technical leadership, and proven application know-how, Nova Metrix and its associated brands continue to be the largest independent geotechnical instrumentation manufacturer and leading provider of fiber optic solutions and technologies.Two of these portfolio companies are Roctest Ltd. (located in Montreal, Canada) and Durham Geo Enterprises Inc. (located in Tucker, Georgia). Both are well known, global manufacturers of geotechnical instrumentation. These companies operate autonomously, retaining their existing brands and management teams, but benefit from strong, experienced affiliated companies that can enable each company to achieve its full potential.The RoleThe Controller will be responsible for managing all accounting operations of these two Manufacturing Companies (Roctest Ltd. and Durham Geo Enterprises Inc). The responsibilities include managing Customer billings, A/R, A/P, G/L, inventory/cost accounting, revenue recognition, and all aspects of multiple plant financial management. The successful candidate will be hands-on and can provide leadership and look at opportunities for cost savings, along with system improvements. This position reports directly to the Division Finance Manager and General Manager.Responsibilities:

• Perform as an expert in all aspects of financial planning, reporting, controls, and administration
• Preparation of periodic financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage all plant accounting functions related to cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed assets, etc.
• Responsible for all accounting, audit, and tax activities for multi-site global locations including Durham Geo Enterprises and Subsidiary/Branch in Australia and Canada; Roctest Ltd (Canada) including subsidiaries Enomfra and Telemac (France) and Smartec (Switzerland)
• Develop and maintain standard production cost models and perform audits to determine accuracy
• Provide financial services to support all departments to assist them in areas of purchasing, inventory, costing, budgeting, and understanding of financial statements
• Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions
• Coordination of the US GAAP audit with the Company’s Independent Public Accountants as well as statutory audits with local statutory auditors
• Establish and maintain internal accounting and operational controls over revenue recognition, expense management, and effective measurement and control over all assets
• Ensure the accuracy of physical inventory and controlling the flow of raw materials, tools, and other assets within a manufacturing environment
• Help develop and support short and long-term operational strategies
• Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Manage the month-end closing process and provide daily and weekly flash reports
• Consolidation and Foreign Currency Translation
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust, productivity, and accountability

Qualifications

• Fluent (reading, writing, speaking) in English and French
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 7 – 10 years manufacturing
• 5 – 7 years as a Controller
• Global accounting experience
• Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and customer value
• Ability to build partnerships across and between functional groups
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner
• Multiple ERP package experience (Great Plains preferred)
• Travel to and from Roctest in Montreal and Durham Geo Enterprises in Georgia will be required
• Work extended hours as needed

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