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About the Role

Clever Devices is seeking a Controller to oversee all financial activities, including monthly financial reviews, trend reporting, budget analysis, and cash flow management. The role involves working with banks on credit lines and calculating departmental labor and overhead rates. The Controller operates with significant autonomy and has decision-making authority for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the selection of the outside auditing firm and maintains ongoing relationships
• Participates in the selection of the bank relationships and provides bank with required reports
• Participates in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs as a strategic partner
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new strategies/services/product and regulatory actions
• Prepares all major audit schedules for the year-end audit
• Reviews and recommends adjustments to monthly financials
• Prepares annual budgets by department and company budget
• Preparation of the yearly financial statements including footnotes
• Preparation of monthly financial reporting package to include balance sheet, income statement, variance to budget report, cashflow forecast, breakeven analysis and backlog
• Ensures all single source bids are in compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Rules)
• Prepares and maintains FAR accounting documentation and manuals and ensure all applicable staff are trained
• Participates in negotiations with various municipal authorities on FAR pricing and prepare answers to all FAR related questions
• Prepares all departmental labor and overhead rates for use in pricing proposals and for internal financial reporting
• Prepares and maintains software capitalization schedules for all research and development projects
• Leads the implementation of various modules in Axapta record keeping system
• Establishes and maintains systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data and enhance the Organization’s value
• Prepares all Canadian business and tax forms including HST, QST and PST
• Handles Canadian immigration papers and customs documentations
• Advises management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities
• Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets
• Reviews Organizations benefits offering and advises management on recommendations for changes
• Handles RSP accounting documentation preparation and schedules
• Obtains proactive knowledge of tax and financial practices of countries the Organization has an interest is doing business with
• Prepares updates summary sheet for pricing breaking out fixed and variable overhead costs and their impact on meeting profitability goals
• Prepare tax information required for Corporate tax returns
• Recruiting, training, supervising and evaluating department staff
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 10+ years experience in a leadership role in accounting
• 4+ years experience in public accounting
• CPA certification and working knowledge of GAAP

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to influence and negotiation
• Strong ability to be detail oriented and work with a goal of precision
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a complete manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn new software programs such as Axapta

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years experience in a leadership role in accounting
• 4+ years experience in public accounting

Education Level

• Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA certification
• Advanced degree or certification (preferred)
• Working knowledge of GAAP

Salary/Compensations

• Compensation will depend on factors such as experience, skills, training, education, location, internal equity, and budget.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Wellness and family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Education-related programs
• Paid holidays and time off

About the Company

• Clever Devices is the leader in transit technology, aiming to make meaningful contributions to worldwide mobility.
• The company's goal is to be the leading provider of technology that improves mobility in communities globally.
• Clever Devices is part of Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.

Equal Opportunity

• Clever Devices, (Hitachi Rail CD U.S. Ltd.) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer