Site Controller

Methode Electronics•Burlington, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Methode is seeking a Site Controller for its Hamsar plant in Burlington, Ontario. The Site Controller is an operational and growth-oriented partner that supports Group leadership at the location. This role acts as a trusted partner to the plant’s operational leadership and division finance team. The Site Controller must be operational and strategic minded serving as a thought partner across various functional aspects of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance or business required
Must have 5+ years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment as Plant Controller or Accounting Manager
High energy, accountable and agile
Strong cost accounting and analytical skills
Demonstrated competence and experience in implementing and managing rigorous, disciplined financial controls, financial management systems, and enterprise performance measures
Excellent oral, presentation, and written communication skills
A solid understanding of manufacturing (ERP) systems required

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA highly preferred
Lean | Process improvement experience preferred
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) is a plus
Tech-savvy individual with proficiency in Excel and enterprise performance management systems

Responsibilities

Oversees all aspects of financial reporting and control environment by ensuring compliance with Methode financial policies and procedures
Develops and maintains timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Analyses monthly results.
Updates forecasts monthly.
Develops and is responsible for the unit’s budgeting process
Develops processes to analyze manufacturing operations, guiding operational leadership to areas of opportunities to drive profitable growth and inventory improvements
Monitors cost variances and facilitates root cause/corrective action process within the site
Develops accurate and reliable standard costs to assist quoting of new business | sets accurate benchmark for continuous improvement opportunities
Monitors inventory values, obsolescence calculation and stock counting
Partners with quoting and sales team to deliver on new business quoting opportunities
Ensures leaders have timely data and reporting needed to measure performance and the effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives, and the analysis needed to understand and address gaps
Partners with Methode’s financial shared service center to assure smooth month-end close and accounting activities
Works to achieve budget objectives by interpreting/reporting financial data, analyzes variances, initiates corrective actions.
Ensures a culture of integrity, transparency, and compliance with all relevant financial and accounting standards as well as all applicable laws, codes, and regulatory requirements
Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external audit teams