Position Title: Sr. Accountant

Reports to: John Lambert, General Manager

Department: Finance

Reporting Positions: Finance Clerk

Strategic Relevance:
The Sr. Accountant manages all aspects of Filamat’s accounting procedures including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, statutory reporting and cost accounting. Monitors plant budgets to ensure that they are within budget. Works closely with the FCI Senior Management Team.

Resposibilities:
This position is vested with the authority to discharge the following responsibilities:

1. Prepares annual operating budgets in conjunction with the Senior Management Team and Monteco finance personnel.

2. Responsible for administration of accounts payable. Ensures that vendors are paid in a timely basis if possible. Prepares checks and obtains signatures.

3. Responsible for the administration of accounts receivable.

4. Ensures that all purchase orders and expenses are approved as per company policies and procedures.

5. Issues monthly income, cash flow and balance sheets by the 15th of each month. Is entrusted with maintaining the confidentiality of accounting information.

6. Works with Sales and Operations to ensure that costs and pricing are correct. Audits pricing and reports variances to General Manager and Sales manager.

7. Issues monthly summary financial management/cost management information for General Manager; provides cost management information to Plant Manager and other senior management personnel on a regular basis.

8. Interacts with Corporate Controller to ensure that all transaction recording and reporting meet Canadian GAAP.

9. Completes necessary statutory reporting on a timely basis including tax remittances.

10. Schedules yearly financial audit with auditors. Prepares necessary paperwork for the annual financial audit.

Qualifications and Experience:

a. CMA designation or equivalent education and experience.

b. Minimum 5-7 years experience in similar accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

c. Strong background and skills in cost-accounting methods.

d. Familiarity and experience with ERP system(s) (preferably Visual Manufacturing) and their implementation.

e. Familiarity and experience with Inventory Management system(s).

f. Familiarity and experience with modern manufacturing and methods (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Accounting).

g. Proficiency in Excel (at least at a “basic” level).

h. Strong business acumen.

i. Detail oriented, analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

j. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

k. Ability to interface well with other employees.

Reporting Structure:

The role reports to The General Manager of Filamat, working in partnership with the Filamat Senior Management Team and collaboratively with Monteco head office functions and sister company functions.

If you match this profile, please forward your resume to careers@filamat.com