Come Join our Team.
Luff Industries is currently accepting resumes for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team.
As an industry leading manufacturer of quality conveyor components for over 40 years, Luff is recognized for innovative products, quick turnaround times and industry-leading warranty, Luff conveyor components can be found in a variety of heavy industrial material handling applications worldwide. It has one of the most complete product lines available to increase the performance of its customers conveyor systems.
The Job:
Reporting to the CFO, this is a leadership position within the accounting / finance team that will provide forward-looking leadership, guidance, support and expertise to the department as well as act as the liaison with the senior management of the organization.
With a focus on continuously improving efficiency and accuracy both within the finance team and within the larger business. The successful candidate will utilize a strong accounting / finance background to ensure that the department maintains accounting principles, practices, and procedures as well as preparing and presenting financial statements, analysis and budgets to the Senior management of the company.
The Senior Accountant will lead by example and clearly communicate expectations for their team and will achieve these expectations by working closely alongside their team. This role will handle confidential and sensitive financial data and must show exceptional integrity and discretion while working with this information and will demonstrate professionalism when working with external partners such as lawyers and external auditors.
Your Work will include:
- Leading the day-to-day activities of the finance team by working alongside team members and providing training and guidance as needed.
- Overseeing and monitoring the reconciliations of the AR / AP Processes as well as of the Inventory and WIP.
- Ensuring that processes are in place and being followed to monitor and maintain the overall financial condition of the business.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
- Perform financial and variance analysis, including sales, gross margin, operating expenses, inventory, overhead, and profitability trends.
- Maintaining and managing balance sheet and profit loss statements.
- Review and record inventory adjustments; reconciliations, and inventory variance analysis.
- Prepare and review intercompany transactions, balances, and reconciliations.
- Cashflow Management.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities through historical analysis, financial schedules, and management reporting.
- Auditing financial documents and procedures and ensuring that these are accurate and current and working closely with external auditors on processing tax payments and returns.
- Creating and preparing a variety of financial reports and financial analysis including but not limited to: GL Financial report, Sales and SM Reports etc.
- Establishing and monitoring internal control processes that ensure and maintain the health of company assets.
- Assist with banking, tax, government, and regulatory reporting matters as required.
Who We are looking for:
Our ideal candidate for this role will a bring forward thinking approach and will be able to function as both a strong leader focused on the success of the team and also as a strong individual contributor when needed. They will bring a strong foundation of accounting fundamentals and knowledge and be passionate about solving new problems and finding ways to improve the department and the larger business operations every day.
This individual will be a versatile communicator with advanced interpersonal skills, who can inspire excellence within their team and who can collaborate with co-workers members at all levels of the organization.
Applicants will also bring the following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance.
- A professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) is preferred or working towards
- Previous experience leading and developing a team in an accounting setting
- At least 5 years of previous combined experience as a Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager (preferably in the manufacturing sector.)
- Strong foundational knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
- Advanced skills with Office 365 specifically excel.
- Prior Experience working with ERP systems / software (EPICOR) as a super-user.
- Prior Experience as a participant in an ERP cloud migration.
Why join us?
Compensation: The Starting salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000 per year. The final starting compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s particular combination of skills, education and experience.
Culture:
At LUFF, our continued growth and success is a proven result of the hard work our experienced and capable team delivers every day. We foster a positive work environment where employees feel supported and taken care of and many of our team members have been with the us for more than 20 years.
We value a respectful workplace and our employee’s ability to maintain a strong work/life balance.
We look forward to hearing from all interested candidates however due to the volume of applications we receive, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
