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Scott Suchy
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Controller
Manufacturing background is a required
Controller is responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, controls, forecasting, and business performance management across a multi-site operation. Partners closely with operational and commercial leadership to provide financial insights, drive profitability, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the integrity of financial results. Leads a finance and administrative team while maintaining a strong internal control environment and continuous process improvement culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Partner with business leaders to develop KPIs, analyze performance, and improve profitability.
- Conduct variance analysis, margin analysis, and financial modeling to support decision-making.
- Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and tax-related activities.
- Manage and develop finance and administrative staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Drive working capital optimization through inventory, receivables, and cash flow management.
- Support capital expenditure planning, asset management, and investment approvals.
- Review operational and service contracts to assess financial impacts and cost drivers.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, process automation, and finance systems enhancements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Core Competencies
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Financial Reporting and Close Management
- Internal Controls and Compliance
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost Accounting and Standard Costing
- Business Partnering and Operational Finance
- Leadership and Team Development
- Performance Management and KPI Reporting
- Audit Management
- Process Improvement and Automation
- Working Capital Management
- ERP Systems and Advanced Financial Modeling
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent).
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or complex operational environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting standards, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
- Strong communication, influencing, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
- Bilingual communication skills are an asset.
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