Director, Financial Operations Calgary

Responsible for all the financial reporting and analysis; provide overall direction for budgeting, forecasting, actual reporting and financial analysis
Responsible for the coordination of all financial planning processes on a quarterly and annual basis and to specific deadlines
Responsible for reporting, and analyzing the manufacturing costs, sales revenue, direct profit, expenses and working capital

Purpose:
Our client is located in Calgary, Alberta, and is a manufacturing facility requiring an experienced Director of Financial Operations. The Director of Financial Operations will require extensive experience in the budgeting process, as well as monthly management account reporting within a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Job Functions:

Responsible for all the financial reporting and analysis; provide overall direction for budgeting, forecasting, actual reporting and financial analysis
Responsible for the coordination of all financial planning processes on a quarterly and annual basis and to specific deadlines
Responsible for reporting, and analyzing the manufacturing costs, sales revenue, direct profit, expenses and working capital

Coordinate planning process with various stakeholders
Manage cost accounting staff located in 3 international offices
Review a variety of account reconciliations, investigating and analyzing variances
Prepare monthly inventory and KPI reporting
Review inventory variance accounts and ensuring controls remain in place
Manage standard cost to ensure accurate product cost and inventory valuation
Prepare monthly management report packages
Present monthly variance expenditure reports to the Management Team
Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure annual monitoring is completed
Keep current with changes in financial regulations and legislation's
Provide requested management analysis as required
International travel will be required from time to time
Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years post-designation experience
A professional accounting designation (CMA or equivalent)
Excellent presentation skills
Provide financial leadership and counsel to the finance and management team
Strong financial reporting, organizational, communication and analytical skills
Independent, motivated self-starter, able to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
Team player possessing the drive and determination to make a difference; balanced with the skill, patience and tactfulness to accomplish projects in a harmonious manner
High level of computer literacy and excellent knowledge of computer software (Windows, Word, Excel, Internet)

Occupational Health & Safety: As a global manufacturing organization, employee health and wellness is a top priority. As a result, our occupational health and safety standards
include the following:

Work in accordance with all legislated obligations
Work safely, and report all unsafe or unhealthy conditions
Be certain that the work assignment/activity does not create a condition that could be injurious to themselves or to others
Become familiar with and abide by the rules, regulations and guidelines
Follow the safety instructions of their supervisor and/or work procedures
Report all injuries, incidents or workplace illnesses to the immediate supervisor as soon as possible and co – operate with any investigation made to determine cause and future preventative measures
Co – operate with the employer in the implementation of an early and safe return to work program

Note:
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications
This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check
Two professional references will be required

Please note this job is located in Calgary, Alberta

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