Finance Manager/Controller

About us:

Schulte Industries origins started in 1912 and since then has developed into a company known across the world for not only its quality and service but much more. The Schulte team is dedicated to supporting the local community through events and fundraisers.

Who are you?

Schulte Industries is currently looking for an experienced Finance Manager/Controller. This role will report to the President and Corporate.

What's in it for you?

A great benefit package and competitive wages are just a couple of things to expect when working at Schulte Industries. You can also expect a supportive and safe work environment with plenty of opportunities to grow as a professional. Immediately following employment with Schulte Industries, you are enrolled in our Corporate Incentive Program. This incentive program rewards safety, corporate profitability, and achieving department-oriented goals.

Schulte Industries offers:

• Group benefit plan
• Competitive Wages
• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• Group Pension Plan
• And more!

What will you do?

• Provide leadership over the Accounting, Administration and Payroll/Benefit areas for the Quality Management System.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or other reports required by Alamo Group and regulatory agencies for Schulte Industries, Schulte USA, and Alamo Canada.
• Monitor financial and operational results and investigate abnormal or unexpected results and report findings, and make recommendations to management team.
• Prepare annual budget presentation and assist with preparing Board presentations.
• Review supporting documentation for all purchases for proper approval, account distribution, evidence of receipt.
• Review accounting reports, transactions, and inventory processes. Analyze variances and recommend corrective measures. Perform analytical tests to ensure adequacy of accrual and reserve account balances.
• Analyze, calculate, and update annually, labour and overhead rates.
• Advise leadership on short-term and long-term financial objectives, obligations, policies, and actions.
• Execute all foreign exchange transactions for the support of operations in Canada, USA, and international locations.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting, administrative and payroll staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions (i.e. hiring, promotion, discharge or transfer).
• Set margins and pricing for wholegoods products, including intercompany pricing.
• Prepare price changes for service parts in consultation with Department Manager and update prices in ERP system.
• Liaise with bankers, external and internal auditors, insurance brokers, lawyers, etc. concerning the financial operations of the organization. Direct renewal/renegotiation processes with bank, insurance companies, etc.
• Ensure adequate training of staff and employee compliance to organization's policies and practices.
• Provide support to other departments in achieving financial objectives. Prepare various financial or operational reports for various departments.
• Present data at leadership meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

What do you need to succeed?

• Advanced knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data (Cost Accounting, GAAP, etc.).
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial planning.
• Knowledge of laws, government regulations, agency rules, banking, taxation and insurance; to include Canada Revenue Agency compliance.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial analysis software (JDE preferred).
• Knowledge of audit and internal control philosophies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Competencies:
  o Leading Change/Change Management
  o Leading People/Teamwork
  o Communication
  o Business Acumen
  o Results Driven/Process

Working Conditions:

• Primarily in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking in and around a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing plant.
• Occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of 10 pounds, stooping, reaching, and bending in performance of financial and administrative responsibilities.
• May be required to travel (infrequently) by automobile and/or common air carrier, with overnight stays a possibility.
• A valid driver's license, good driving record and passport are required

How to Apply: Once you click on the Apply for this Position button you will be taken to a page where you will have two ways to apply. You can upload your resume/CV or copy and paste your details into the box provided.