New Job Controller In Nova Scotia

Nature’s Way of Canada wants you to join our growing company and talented team! Nature’s Way is known world-wide as a leading provider of high-quality natural medicines and nutritional supplements, including an expansive line of herbs, multivitamins, probiotics, and nutritional oils. We are looking for a Controller to join our team based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance & Product Integrity, the Controller is a key contributor to the Finance team, playing a critical role in establishing and monitoring internal financial controls with additional focus on Cash Flow Management. The Controller oversees the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, inventory and reporting functions and plays an active role providing guidance on forecasting, budget management and expenditures. This position requires someone who is an experienced and effective leader, has an ability to build strong internal and external relationships, is self-motivated and detail oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Full Cycle Accounting & Team Leadership

· Ensure the efficient and effective operations of finance team which includes 7 staff members

· Oversee the accounting, inventory and reporting functions. Accounting functions include AR. AP, Payroll and financial entries and statements.

· Responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timely distribution of the monthly financial statements; Interpreting and reporting the financial information and results to senior management and parent companies.

· Accountable for quarterly forecasts and reporting to Parent companies.

· Implement policies and procedures to ensure financial and corporate compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

· Manage all regulatory or external reporting to banks, audit firms, third parties and government.

· Responsible for annual capital budget and participate in the approval and procurement process.

· Review and approve of large inventory procurement.

· Develop effective finance staff; conducting performance reviews and salary planning;

· Work closely with management and leadership to provide support for analysis, special projects and financial projections

· Ensure the company’s financial internal controls processes follows ASPE

· Manage the annual budget process

· Monitor the cash management and cash forecasting functions

· Build strong external relationship with banks, government, tax & audit firms

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• CPA Designation required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four—Year College or university; or minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess 3-5 years of experience directly managing and developing a team of accounting professionals.
• Experience working in an ERP system. Experience with SAP is an asset. Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills in both written and oral form as well as listen attentively and solicit feedback.
• Strategic and analytical skills to understand and use multiple sources of data to support the strategic plan for NWC.
• Show personal initiative and demonstrate effective planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates team effectiveness, building internal partnerships, working with others, and shows respect to all team members
• Occasional travel is required in this role.

WHAT WE OFFER

It is Nature’s Way of Canada’s philosophy to inspire and promote a physically and emotionally healthy workforce. To enhance the health of each Associate and their families, we've created an environment to foster our philosophy. All eligible Associates receive:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan for Associates and their families
• Wellness initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle
• A Group RRSP plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Ongoing training

TO APPLY:

If you have been consistently recognized as a results-oriented accounting professional and you are interested in making a sizeable contribution to an industry leader with your skills and proven experience, we would love to hear from you! Please apply for this position by sending your cover letter and resume, quoting your full name and competition number NWC2114. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 29th 2021. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Nature’s Way of Canada. We will contact those applicants chosen for an interview.

At Nature’s Way of Canada, we are committed to helping people live their best lives. This commitment starts from within - with our vision to create a happy and healthy workforce that is diverse and where every employee feels inspired, included, as sense of belonging and valued every single day. The communities that we serve are vibrant, unique and rich with diversity and we strive to reflect this within our team. Nature’s Way Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will be carefully considered – regardless of race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No