Steelway Building Systems, an Ardent Group company, leverages more than 40 years of experience crafting aesthetically beautiful, functional, and durable steel structures for industrial, commercial, recreational, institutional, and agricultural industries through continuous innovation and the utilization of advanced software and technology. Steelway’s goal of continuing to build an authentic, passionate, and caring organization all started with a sense of entrepreneurship, a drive for community involvement, and their Founder’s lifelong commitment for designing and building.

In partnership with Prime Management Group Inc., Steelway Building Systems is recruiting for a strategic, dynamic, detail-oriented Controller to join their team in their state-of-the-art facility in Aylmer, Ontario. Due to the retirement of their long-standing Controller, this is an opportunity to work with a well respected, motivated team of professionals in a growing organization.

Reporting to a knowledgeable committed leader, the Controller will be responsible to lead, inspire, build, and motivate a high-performance team that delivers on Steelway’s higher purpose “Enriching the lives of our partners and influencing behavior to create a culture of excellence.”

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage and direct the Finance Department team to ensure that the financial reporting and controls are performed in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Mentor and coach team members to develop their skills and potential, and provide ongoing feedback and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for the finance department that align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Preparation of accurate monthly and year-end financial reporting for external and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance department including payroll, collections, banking, and taxes.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable/Payable Coordinator to ensure invoices are processed, collected, and paid on a timely and accurate basis.
• Work with the Assistant Controller and Partner Experience to ensure that employees are paid timely and accurately.
• Estimate and review manufacturing costs to assist the Business Development team in preparing meaningful quotes and projections.
• Coordinate the preparation of the company’s annual budget.
• Maintain the books and records.
• Maintain and implement internal controls.
• Maintain compliance with government agencies.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and year-end packages for external accountants.
• Update accounting procedures & policies as required.
• Participate and actively contribute finance recommendations on the implementation of an ERP system.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging team members to suggest new ideas and processes that can enhance efficiency and productivity.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards
• Thorough knowledge of accounting policies, computerized accounting systems, and job costing.
• Exceptional people leadership skills and a history of developing high performing teams.
• Strategic-minded person who is also hands-on and highly focused on details.
• Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Ability to adapt and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Solid project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• A culture-focused team player who is collaborative and diplomatic.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• Experienced in a computerized manufacturing accounting environment preferred.
• Experience with system implementation preferred.

Prime Management Group Inc. is pleased to continue our partnership with Steelway Building Systems and will be accepting all applications in confidence from interested candidates. Requests for additional information on the role, and/or confidential suggestions or nominations, may also be submitted to Colleen Young, Director of Operations & Senior Recruitment Consultant, at 226-289-1035 or colleeny@pmg.on.ca