Operations Controller
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"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers!" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company!
Job Description
The Operations Controller supports the managing of the Finance department, providing a variety of financial services and guiding and supervising others. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Operations Controller will play a key role in the vairous financial functions including financial planning, management reporting, and budgeting and cost accounting activities.
Major Responsibilities & Duties
- Strive to consistently act in a manner in which reflects Cascade Aerospace's culture and values
- Financial & Project Management:
- Work directly with inter-departmental project teams, including working with leaders within the Operations and Programs departments
- Supervise and manage the revenue recognition for all the Company's programs by utilizing Percentage Completion Accounting Accruals and Earned Value Management systems
- Manage the billings (invoicing) for all the Company programs including Milestone and Over & Above Invoicing
- Manage the budgeting and forecasting of Company programs
- Develop spreadsheets and financial mechanisms to create, forecast and track budgets
- Maintain appropriate internal financial controls
- Supervision:
- Supervise Financial Analysts and Budget Analysts
- Delegate and set task priorities, coach staff on new procedural changes and troubleshoot any problems that occur
- Ensure all assigned tasks and conduct is in accordance with Cascade Aerospace Human Resources safety and security policies and procedures
- Review work in order to ensure accuracy of financial information
- Other related duties as required
Core Skills
- Excellent communication skills: written and verbal; English is mandatory
- Must enjoy and be interested in working with others and working within a team environment
- Working knowledge of 'Percent Completion Revenue Recognition'
- Advanced computer skills: MS Office Suite, Strong Excel skills
- Strong aptitude for business systems
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of professionalism and accuracy
Education
- Degree in Financial Management
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) required
Experience
- 5+ years Supervisory experience
- Previous experience in ERP systems
Reasons To Apply
- Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
- Comprehensive benefits package provided.
- Pension matching.
- Opportunity to advance.
- Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
- Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.
About Cascade
Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.
All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.
At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions.
Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume.