Business Controller

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

NOTE TO CANDIDATES: This is a HYBRID position. Candidates need to be comfortable with working a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.

The Controller oversees the businesses accounting and finance operation. Responsible for overall internal financial management, including accounting, budgeting and forecasting, payments and cash management, as well as the development or adherence to the Country/Regional policies and procedures. Ensures company accounting procedures conform to SGS Group Financial Manual. In addition, a business controller is expected to assist operations by partnering with the business which includes capital investments, pricing, net working capital management, and various business plans/initiatives to improve the business financial performance.

Job Functions:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial and management results for the nominated business lines in accordance with the Group Financial Manual
• Ensure that the business is involved in the preparation/approval of the financial accounts and understands/has ownership over the final outcome.
• Analyze actual results against budget/forecast/trend with explanation for variations and investigation of more complex issues such as incremental margins to present to senior management.
• Prepare the monthly forecast in conjunction with Business Managers and Profit Centre Managers ensuring outcomes are realistic and explained.
• Liaise with respective business sector managers to develop and review management reporting framework, identifying key business drivers and relevant KPIs.
• Prepare the monthly reporting package and business sector KPIs by working with operational mangers to analyze outcomes and develop action plans to address issues.
• Work closely with Business Managers in the development of annual operational and capital budgets.
• Assist operations in developing business and capex applications, challenging assumptions and gaining a full understanding of the operational requirements/outcomes.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for nominated accounts to ensure integrity and validation.
• Approve and sign cheques and electronic fund transfers on a weekly basis.
• Assist the Director of Finance with Legal, Treasury and Tax functions and Internal/External audit requirements as needed.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation within the group and the Finance team.

• 5 + years in commercial accounting experience and finance business support
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management would be an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business acumen/business awareness with solid technical and analytical background
• Experience in accounting process design supporting strong internal controls and reconciliation practices.
• Experience in financial/KPI monitoring, with the ability to explain variance to target and implement ‘early warning.’
• indicator for adverse trends
• Ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines with a number of competing demands
• Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations to different levels of management.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational and inter-personal skills

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 and bonus eligibility
• Benefits:
  • 80% coverage for Health, Dental & Vision
  • Paid Time Off
  • RRSP Program Eligibility

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.